Graham Potter’s reign as West Ham manager began with defeat as Aston Villa celebrated their 150th anniversary by fighting back to claim a 2-1 FA Cup third-round win.
Potter was in the dugout just a day after being named as sacked Julen Lopetegui’s successor and it looked like he would bring instant success as Lucas Paqueta fired West Ham into an early lead at Villa Park.
But this was a special night for Villa and they overcame a woeful first hour, with goals from Andre Onana and Morgan Rogers in the space of two second-half minutes earning just their second FA Cup win in nine years.
On a night of celebration, where seven trophy successes in the famous cup competition were remembered, boss Unai Emery…