EPL: Chelsea sacking best thing that happened to me – Potter

West Ham manager, Graham Potter, has claimed being sacked by Chelsea was the “best thing that happened to me”.

He made the remarks ahead of the Premier League fixture between the two sides on Monday.

Potter replaced Thomas Tuchel at Stamford Bridge in September 2022, but he lasted just seven months.

The 49-year-old was sacked with Chelsea in the bottom half of the table.

“You know in a football life you’re going to get ups and downs,” Potter said when asked about the stint.

“I didn’t want to lose my job. But at the same time I look back now and maybe it’s the best thing that happened to me.

“Maybe the next 10 to 20 years is going to be great because of the experience I’ve had. I just look at it as a learning experience. I’ve got no bad feelings towards Chelsea, I’ve still got a lot of good relationships with the people there.”

Potter replaced Julen Lopetegui at West Ham in January, his first job after leaving Chelsea.

Since his arrival, the Hammers have picked four points in three games.

“I’m just looking forward to the journey I’m on now with West Ham at this great club and getting that connection with the supporters, working with the team and building something that we’re really excited about and proud about here,” Potter said.

West Ham sit in 14th place with 27 points.