West Ham United fans expect new manager Graham Potter to bring some style back to their team's football after a dispiriting and brief Julen Lopetegui reign but the new coach was happy to win ugly against Fulham on Tuesday.

Graham Potter won his first Premier League game in charge of West Ham in a wild five-goal thriller against Fulham.

LONDON (Reuters) -West Ham United rode their luck to beat charitable London rivals Fulham 3-2 at the London Stadium in new manager Graham Potter's first Premier League match in charge on Tuesday. A fluent Fulham side dominated the derby but failed to take their chances and gifted the hosts two goals,

If this was a sign of things to come from West Ham then the ride could be a lot of fun with Graham Potter steering the ship. A first Premier League victory and first home win at his first attempt as Hammers boss needed two absolute gifts from Fulham and a fair old dollop of good fortune as they piled on the pressure at the end,

Four shots and three goals - and most importantly three points - against Fulham will delight new Hammers boss Graham Potter. The former Brighton and Chelsea boss will not have had much time to work with his players - and his previous sides have often lacked a cutting edge - so this was an encouraging start.