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What happens next at West Ham? Saints loss returns Nuno concern

What next for West Ham? That is the question that endures after the lingering home defeat against Southampton last Saturday. Despite the relatively strong start to the season, the last game was an opportunity to build on momentum, and to…

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 9:55 PM
What happens next at West Ham? Saints loss returns Nuno concern
Key Things to Know
  • Graeme Hanna argues that West Ham's 3-2 loss to Southampton has revived concerns regarding manager Nuno Espírito Santo.
  • The 3-2 defeat at the London Stadium ended West Ham's chance to move to the top of the league.
  • West Ham remain in the automatic promotion race, sitting three points off the summit after 12 matches.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Graeme Hanna writes for Read West Ham that a 3-2 home defeat to Southampton has reignited supporter concerns regarding manager Nuno Espírito Santo. The loss prevented West Ham from going top of the Championship and ended an opportunity to extend an unbeaten home league run to ten games.

Despite the setback, West Ham remain just three points off the league summit after 12 games. The writer argues that panic is premature, but emphasizes that Nuno must fix recurring issues such as sluggish starts and rigid tactics to secure promotion.

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