There was a time when Lucas Paqueta would only fleetingly show the offensive traits that made him a valuable asset to West Ham United. But two games into the Graham Potter era and those redeeming features are now the norm rather than an exception.

The Graham Potter era at West Ham got off to a disappointing and controversial start when Aston Villa came from behind to beat Potter’s side 2-1 and knock it out of the FA Cup on Friday. The third-round match will be remembered for a poor decision in the buildup to Morgan Rogers' winning goal.

Graham Potter was keen to highlight Lucas Paqueta’s importance to West Ham ahead of their home game against Crystal Palace on Saturday. Paqueta has scored in both of Potter’s first two matches in charge of the Hammers,

"Coming into West Ham, it is a different job than what he has experienced. Potter did well abroad, Swansea knew how they wanted to play, Brighton were in a good place, Chelsea were a different beast. I think it is a good job for him to come back in to but they are starting from a lower point."

Graham Potter has returned to the dugout a couple of months shy of two years since he was dismissed by Chelsea.The 49-year-old has agreed a two-year deal at West Ham, taking over from Julen

Aston Villa are in the hat for the fourth round of the FA Cup for only the second time in nine years after they overcame Premier League rivals West Ham United in Graham Potter's first game in charge at a bitterly cold Villa Park on Friday night.

Lucas Paquetá put the Hammers ahead after just ... not hit a West Ham player and should have been a goalkick. A former Swansea, Brighton and Chelsea coach, Potter replaced Julen Lopetegui this ...