Nuno Espírito Santo's Future at West Ham on the Line

The start of 2026 in the Premier League has been marked by significant managerial instability, with the dismissals of Enzo Maresca from Chelsea and Rúben Amorim from Manchester United. Reports indicate that both sackings were due to disagreements with their respective club managements.

This situation has intensified pressure on other struggling managers, particularly West Ham's Nuno Espírito Santo. West Ham currently sit 18th in the league table with 14 points after 18 matches, four points adrift of safety. The team is also enduring a nine-game winless streak in the Premier League. These declining results and the team's inability to show a reaction have caused increasing concern.

Nuno Espírito Santo's future is critically linked to West Ham's upcoming home match against Nottingham Forest, who are currently just outside the relegation zone. A defeat or even a draw in this game could lead to his dismissal, while a victory is essential to alleviate pressure and improve the team's standing in the league table.