West Ham United's new manager Graham Potter said he took the job because it was the right fit, with the Englishman stressing that he and the Premier League club's administration are completely aligned as they seek to win back disgruntled supporters.

Graham Potter takes charge of the Hammers for the first time in this third-round cup clash. New West Ham boss Graham Potter will look to make an immediate impact today as his team travel to face Aston Villa in this all-English Premier League third-round FA Cup match.

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton has made his predictions for all 32 FA Cup third round games and given his verdict on who will make it into round four. For this week's matches he is up against actor and musician Billy Bob Thornton,

Thursday was Potter’s first day of training with the Hammers, before his reign properly gets underway with tonight’s FA Cup third round tie against Aston Villa at Villa Park. The big news is that Fabianski does feature,

West Ham United, now under the management of former Chelsea and Brighton manager Graham Potter face Aston Villa in the FA Cup third round at Villa Park.

Follow live coverage as Aston Villa face West Ham United in the FA Cup today. This season marks the 144th edition of the world’s oldest cup competition, with Manchester United the reigning champions after they beat local rivals Manchester City in the final at Wembley.