Potter, whose progressive style and flexible tactical approach previously impressed at Swedish club Östersund, Swansea City and Brighton & Hove Albion, has a passion to return to Premier League management and is relishing the opportunity to work with West Ham United’s talented squad of international players.

The build-up to this one has been dominated by speculation surrounding the future of West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui, with the Hammers firing the Spaniard on Wednesday before the trip to Aston Villa on Friday night in the FA Cup (8pm, ITV1).

All eyes will be on Villa Park this Friday, as West Ham United get their Emirates FA Cup campaign underway, visiting Premier League rivals Aston Villa for a third-round tie in front of the ITV cameras. Those cameras will undoubtedly be focused on Graham Potter, who was unveiled as West Ham's new Head Coach on Thursday morning.

Aston Villa begin their FA Cup campaign this evening when West Ham arrive in the Midlands.Unai Emery has his sights on ending the club’s 29-year wait for a major trophy and will view the FA Cup as