Graham Potter says West Ham's display at Aston Villa gave him "encouragement" - even if his pre-match "excitement" was short lived.

Friday delivered some massive transfer news as Graham Potter began targeting a Chelsea star as his first West Ham signing.

The Hammers, though, are not in great form with one win in their last five games, and go into the cup tie on the back of heavy defeats to Liverpool and Manchester City. A trip to Champions League side ...