Breaking news: Graham Potter makes honest admission about his West Ham future as ‘fuming’ captain Jarrod Bowen reveals where it all went wrong after 5-1 thrashing by Chelsea.

Graham Potter has delivered a brutally honest assessment of his West Ham future following their humiliating 5-1 defeat to Chelsea at the London Stadium, admitting that the pressure on his job is now “massive.” The Hammers boss cut a frustrated figure after watching his side collapse in a one-sided London derby that left the home fans furious and captain Jarrod Bowen fuming.

Speaking after the game, Potter didn’t hide from the reality of the situation. “Results like this are unacceptable,” he admitted. “The responsibility is mine, and I know how this business works. I have to take a long look at myself and the team because tonight was nowhere near good enough.” The defeat was West Ham’s heaviest of the season, coming at a time when the club desperately needed points to climb the table.

Chelsea ran riot from the start, punishing defensive mistakes and exposing a lack of organization that has plagued West Ham in recent weeks. For Potter, who was brought in to usher in a new era of stability and attacking football, the loss represents a major setback. “It’s not about excuses,” he said. “The players know they’re better than this. We need to respond immediately.”

Captain Bowen, who scored West Ham’s only goal, didn’t hold back in his post-match comments, admitting the squad let themselves down. “We’re all fuming in there,” he revealed. “That’s not the standard we expect. We spoke before the game about starting strong, but we switched off, and they punished us. Five goals at home… that hurts.”

Bowen also addressed where things went wrong, pointing to a lack of fight and composure when the team went behind early. “Once the second went in, we lost our shape and discipline. You can’t do that against a team like Chelsea—they’ll tear you apart, and that’s exactly what happened.”

The result leaves Potter facing intense scrutiny, with reports suggesting the board could review his position if results don’t improve quickly. With crucial fixtures looming, including a must-win clash next weekend, the pressure is mounting.