That has been the most impressive thing about Potter's early reign at West Ham. An injury crisis and a striker shortage has not prevented him from making progress. He has got the team playing well, is giving young players like Ollie Scarles the chance to shine and has an entire squad bought into to his plans.

The 5-3-2 formation worked, captain Jarrod Bowen led by example, Mohammed Kudus was everywhere. Potter is having an effect

West Ham United midfielder James Ward-Prowse made his first Premier League start of the season in style as the Hammers secured a shock 1-0 victory over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.