Prior to facing Ipswich, head coach Julen Lopetegui’s future was in the spotlight with West Ham winless in their previous five matches. The quartet of Kudus, Bowen, Antonio and

West Ham could save themselves nearly £1 million per month in wages if they offload two first-team players in the January transfer window.Bringing in 10 players, the Hammers, led by Julen Lopetegui,

Julen Lopetegui has emulated in his predecessor in one respect. He, too, has lost 5-1 at Anfield in the Carabao Cup. At a stroke, it removed one of the trophies West Ham could have won this season and rendered it less likely they will qualify for Europe in his debut season.