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.
Lucas Paquetá scored the first goal of the Graham Potter era to give West Ham United an early lead at Aston Villa. Paquetá struck with just nine minutes on the clock at Villa Park, finishing calmly with his left foot after Crysencio Summerville burst into the box to cut the ball back from the right.
Graham Potter emphasises Lucas Paquetas importance to West Ham ahead of their match against Crystal Palace, highlighting his recent performances.
Aston Villa staged a remarkable second-half comeback to defeat West Ham 2-1 in the FA Cup third round at Villa Park.
Graham Potter's West Ham tenure began with defeat as Aston Villa secured their place in the FA Cup Fourth Round following a sensational comeback.
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Aston Villa struck twice in five second-half minutes to stun West Ham and advance to the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 2-1 win, denying Graham Potter victory in his first game in charge of the Hammers.
West Ham United crashed to a defeat against Aston Villa in the FA Cup on Friday.The West Midlands club picked up a 2-1 win and West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta was slammed by popular Pundit Paul
Aston Villa scored twice in five second-half minutes to turn things around against West Ham and progress to the next round of the FA Cup.
Graham Potter suffered a painful start to his West Ham reign as Aston Villa's late surge sealed a 2-1 win in the FA Cup third round on Friday.Potter was hired by the Hammers on Thursday to replace Julen Lopetegui,
Graham Potter suffered defeat in his first game as West Ham boss as Aston Villa came from behind to reach the FA Cup fourth round. Two goals in five second-half minutes from Amado