Julen Lopetegui has been fired by West Ham after less than a year in the job and with the Premier League club in danger of being dragged into a relegation fight.

It will not be lost on fans of West Ham United that before he was sacked on Wednesday, Julen Lopetegui’s final game in charge – the end of a sorry, already regretted reign – came with David Moyes watching from the stands.

West Ham have sacked manager Julen Lopetegui after the heavy defeat to Manchester City left the club fearing a relegation battle. The 4-1 loss at the Etihad Stadium followed a dreadful performance against Liverpool at the London Stadium, prompting a hostile atmosphere with loud boos heard at half and full time.