Embattled West Ham United boss Graham Potter had a one-word response when asked about his future at the club.Potter oversaw a 2-1 loss to Crystal Palace on Saturday, marking the Hammers’ fourth defeat from five league games this term. The loss to the Eagles also ensured Potter’s record in charge of West Ham remained at six wins from 24 Premier League fixtures since he succeeded Julen Lopetegui last January.What did Potter say regarding his future?Despite his record, Potter was bullish during an interview with talkSPORT’s Ian ‘The Moose’ Abrahams regarding his time at the club following the Palace loss.Abrahams asked Potter whether he still believed he was ‘the right man for the job,’ to which the Hammers boss simply replied: “Yes.”‘The Moose’ added the follow-up question: “Even though you’ve had a poor start to the season?”Once again it elicited a short and sharp response as Potter said: “Yes.”Potter’s blunt replies was met by Abrahams with: “Fair enough.”Who could replace Potter if he gets sacked?Despite Potter’s desire to remain in his post, talkSPORT understands the Hammers have already taken steps for what comes next should the under-fire manager be axed.talkSPORT understands former West Ham boss and player Slaven Bilic is a contender to make a stunning return to the club.It is also understood Nuno Espirito Santo, who was axed by Nottingham Forest on September 9, has been discussed among club powerbrokers as another potential option to succeed Potter.Sean Dyche is another option understood to be under consideration.Match StatsPalace marksman Jean-Philippe Mateta opened the scoring in the 37th minute with a header from close range after West Ham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola tipped a Palace effort onto the bar.It was the Frenchman’s 50th goal for the Eagles and his second of the campaign.Hammers skipper Jarrod Bowen bagged an equaliser just four minutes into the second half when he escaped Adam Wharton and turned home El Hadji Malick Diouf’s corner from the right.Unfortunately the home side were only level for 19 minutes as unlikely hero Tyrick Mitchell smashed home a right-footed volley.It proved to be the match-winner as Palace moved up to fourth in the table.The win also ensured Oliver Glasner’s side remained one of only two teams this season yet to taste defeat in the league.The Hammers have won only twice at the London Stadium, their home ground, in 2025CameraSport via GettyAs for Potter’s West Ham, they lie in 18th on three points, with only Aston Villa and Wolves behind them.However, they could swap positions with Villa should Unai Emery’s side pick up their first win of the campaign against Sunderland on Sunday.