Crystal Palace’s 2-1 comeback victory over West Ham United, sealed by a Tyrick Mitchell volley, unfolded amidst furious fan protests against the Hammers’ board and intensified pressure on manager Graham Potter.
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— Premier League (@premierleague) September 20, 2025
Crystal Palace emerged with a 2-1 victory over West Ham United in a match utterly overshadowed by toxic fan unrest, piling immense pressure on Hammers boss Graham Potter. The discontent was palpable from the start, with about 3,000 supporters staging a pre-match protest against the club’s hierarchy, chanting against chairman David Sullivan and vice-chair Karren Brady.
The football mirrored the gloom as Jean-Philippe Mateta nodded Palace ahead from a rebound just before halftime, prompting a chorus of boos from the home crowd. Jarrod Bowen’s headed equaliser briefly ignited belief, but West Ham’s failure to convert further chances proved costly. The decisive moment came when Tyrick Mitchell was allowed space to control and fire a superb volley into the net.
The defeat, West Ham’s boos at the final whistle, and the sound of Palace fans chanting “you’re getting sacked in the morning” at Potter—joined by some home supporters—summed up a miserable day. The result means Potter has won just six of his 23 league games in charge.
West Ham are considering replacements for Graham Potter.
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) September 20, 2025
Multiple sources have told BBC Sport that even prior to today's home defeat to Crystal Palace, the Hammers had started identifying potential alternatives.
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