“BBC Sport Insider Makes Bold Lopetegui Sack Claim Ahead of Arsenal Clash”
"West Ham United Face Arsenal with Julen Lopetegui Still Under Pressure"
Julen Lopetegui breathed a sigh of relief following West Ham’s 2-0 victory over Newcastle United on Monday night.
However, the last thing he and his team need now is a tough clash with Arsenal.
West Ham are dealing with some injury issues, as noted by Lopetegui, and everyone knows how challenging it is to beat the Gunners.
Still, the team approaches the Arsenal game with hope rather than fear, bolstered by their strong performance against Newcastle.
Monday’s win showcased what Lopetegui is trying to build—a cohesive and determined team effort.
The true test for Lopetegui, however, lies in the fixtures leading up to Boxing Day.
The question remains whether West Ham can maintain their recent form or revert to previous inconsistencies.
Despite the victory over Newcastle, reports suggest Lopetegui’s position remains uncertain.
On the eve of the Arsenal match, a fresh claim highlights that the Spaniard is still under pressure at West Ham.
According to Simon Stone on the BBC, Monday’s win has not rendered Lopetegui immune to criticism.
A defeat against Arsenal on Saturday, coupled with further poor results, could see the manager face scrutiny once again.
This assertion is significant, especially after the optimism that followed Monday’s win. Arsenal, one of Europe’s elite teams, pose a formidable challenge.
It’s unlikely that Lopetegui would lose his job based solely on Saturday’s result.
However, the subsequent games against Leicester City, Wolves, Bournemouth, Brighton, and Southampton will be pivotal.
Securing at least 10 points from these fixtures should be a minimum requirement.
Falling short of this target could place Lopetegui in a precarious position, especially with daunting matches against Liverpool and Manchester City looming.
Saturday’s clash with Arsenal is an important moment for Lopetegui and his team to demonstrate progress.
Yet, in the grand scheme, it is the results in the games following Arsenal that will likely determine his future At west Ham.
