West Ham United head coach Graham Potter praises his side's "pleasing" performance that "maybe deserved more", and that his side "looks ready to fight" following their 1-1 draw with Aston Villa.

West Ham United boss Graham Potter has spoken at his latest press conference as he prepares to face Aston Villa this weekend.

The visitors threatened to snatch a late winner, with Danny Ings firing narrowly wide before the influential Lucas Paqueta had a goal ruled out for offside in stoppage time

On Lucas Paqueta's performance: "He was a real handful. You can play into him because he's so strong. Really pleased for him, really good performance and he worked so hard for the team. We've got a few [players to come back which is positive for us. The group wants to work."

West Ham head to Aston Villa in the Premier League this afternoon with Graham Potter in search of a response from his side.The Hammers lost on home soil to Crystal Palace last time out, a display

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Emerson Palmieri’s equaliser earned West Ham United a point at Villa Park and extended Aston Villa’s run of failing to win in Champions League weeks.

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