YOU WON’T BELIEVE WHAT FREDDIE POTTS DID IN STOPPAGE TIME – THE INSANE MOMENT THAT PROVES HE’S WEST HAM’S FUTURE SUPERSTAR AND THE PREMIER LEAGUE’S NEXT BIG THING! ⚽ [VIEW NOW]
West Ham United midfielder Freddie Potts underlined his immense potential with a standout performance in the club’s 3-1 victory over Newcastle United.
Before the game, the Hammers had managed just four points from nine Premier League fixtures, enduring a miserable start to the campaign.
After the early dismissal of Graham Potter—now in charge of the Swedish national team—his successor, former Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo, also found life tough in East London, failing to record a win in his opening four matches.
However, in their tenth league outing of the season, West Ham finally found their spark.
Hosting Newcastle at the London Stadium, they faced a Magpies side that, despite winning the Carabao Cup and qualifying for the Champions League last season, have struggled badly away from home during the 2025/26 campaign.
That trend continued, as West Ham ran out convincing 3-1 winners to claim a potentially season-defining three points.
The result was a huge relief for Espirito Santo, who earned his first victory as West Ham boss. It could also mark a turning point for the team, providing some much-needed confidence and momentum.
Yet the spotlight fell firmly on one player—22-year-old academy graduate Freddie Potts—who produced a mature, composed performance well beyond his years.
Having spent the last two seasons gaining valuable experience on loan at Wycombe Wanderers and Portsmouth, Potts was brought back into the first-team setup this summer.
Making his first Premier League start against Newcastle, he seized the opportunity with both hands.
The young midfielder—whose father Steve and brother Dan also represented West Ham—dominated the engine room against one of the league’s most respected midfields, featuring Joelinton, Sandro Tonali, and Bruno Guimaraes.
His calmness in possession and tactical intelligence stood out throughout the encounter.
According to SofaScore, Potts registered two key passes and completed 33 successful passes overall, with 23 of those coming in Newcastle’s half at an impressive 87 percent accuracy.
It was a commanding and confident display, one that will surely make him an integral part of Espirito Santo’s plans moving forward.
With Potts joining the likes of Lucas Paqueta, Matheus Fernandes, and Soungoutou Magassa in the centre of the park, West Ham may have finally found the energy, creativity, and balance their midfield has long been missing.
On this evidence, Potts looks ready to enjoy a breakout season with his boyhood club.
