West Ham United want Nuno Espirito Santo to remain as manager even if they are relegated

TL;DR

West Ham United wants to keep Nuno Espirito Santo as manager even if they are relegated. The team is currently in 18th place and needs to win their remaining games to avoid dropping to the Championship.

Key points

West Ham wants to retain Nuno Espirito Santo as manager.
The team is currently in 18th place after a defeat to Brentford.
West Ham needs to win their last three games to avoid relegation.

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West Ham United want Nuno Espirito Santo to remain as manager even if they are relegated

West Ham United want Nuno Espirito Santo to remain in charge at the London Stadium club should they get relegated at the end of this season, according to the Telegraph. A 3-0 defeat to Brentford on Saturday saw the Hammers drop into 18th in the Premier League table, with Tottenham Hotspur moving up after a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa yesterday. West Ham are back in action on Sunday when they host leaders Arsenal, and they face Newcastle United and Leeds United in their final two games of the season.

The Hammers need to win those three games and hope Spurs drop enough points when they take on Leeds, Chelsea and . Securing safety is not a foregone conclusion for West Ham, but they are preparing for life in the Championship if it comes to that. It is believed that Nuno’s future depends on whether he intends to continue at West Ham at the end of the season. Either party can terminate his deal if the Irons do not stay up, and no compensation will be paid for the two years left to run on his deal.

Q&A

Why does West Ham want to keep Nuno Espirito Santo as manager?

West Ham believes Nuno Espirito Santo can lead the team effectively, even if they face relegation.

What position is West Ham United currently in the Premier League?

West Ham United is currently in 18th place in the Premier League table.

What must West Ham do to avoid relegation?

West Ham must win their remaining three games and hope Tottenham Hotspur drops points in their matches.