Nuno Espírito Santo's West Ham Future in Doubt After Poor Championship Start

West Ham United manager Nuno Espírito Santo is under mounting pressure as the club's push for an immediate return to the Premier League falters. The Hammers, pre-season favourites to win the Championship, slipped to eighth place after a 3-1 home defeat to West Bromwich Albion on Saturday, their second consecutive loss at the London Stadium. This leaves them clinging to the final playoff spot, four points behind second-placed Swansea City. Nuno, who failed to keep West Ham in the top flight last season, is now facing growing impatience from key figures within the club. Supporters also voiced their discontent during the West Brom match, adding to the sense of crisis. While the Portuguese coach is expected to be given time to reverse the slump, the pressure is intensifying. With the gap to the automatic promotion places widening, West Ham's hierarchy must decide whether to stick with their man or make a change before the season slips away.