David Moyes will reportedly remain in charge of West Ham United for Saturday's Premier League clash against Fulham, but could lose his job if they suffer defeat at Craven Cottage.
The 59-year-old has been backed by the club's hierarchy throughout this season even though the Hammers supporters have endured a wretched domestic campaign.
West Ham were condemned to their 15th Premier League defeat of the season after being thrashed 5-1 at home against Newcastle United on Wednesday, leaving the club hovering just above the relegation zone only on goal difference, albeit with a game in hand.
Several Hammers fans left the London Stadium early, while those who stayed until the end voiced their discontent towards Moyes as he walked down the tunnel at full time.
Moyes has said that he understands the fans' frustrations following the loss against Newcastle and although he remains confident that he has the backing of the board, he has acknowledged that his position is in "jeopardy".
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Commenting on the mass exodus of home supporters at the London Stadium, Moyes told Sky Sports News: "I might have walked out as well tonight. I know how it works.
"But sometimes when it's not so good, that's when you stand up and be a true supporter as well. We had some great results here last year in the league and Europe, but sometimes when things aren't going so well you need everybody behind you.
"I thought the crowd at the start of the game tonight was fantastic, so I've got no qualms with them leaving with a result like that tonight."
The Scotsman added: "I've got no doubt they [the board] are behind me. I'm confident in the way we work and what they think.
"But if you're a manager and you lose badly like I did tonight then you're always in jeopardy. I understand that."
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Moyes has emerged as the bookmakers' favourite to be the next Premier League manager to lose his job, but he appears to have been handed another lifeline as Sky Sports News claims that he will be in the dugout for West Ham's trip to Craven Cottage to face Fulham on Saturday.
However, the report adds that the contest is considered a 'must-not-lose' fixture by the Hammers board, and defeat could spell the end of Moyes's tenure as manager.
Despite spending around £180m on new signings last summer, West Ham are facing the prospect of relegation to the Championship for the first time in 11 years, with Moyes winning just three of his last 16 Premier League games in charge.
The Hammers have fared better in Europe, though, and they remain in the hunt to win the Europa Conference League this term, with a quarter-final tie against Gent to come later this month.
Should West Ham lose to Fulham and Moyes is indeed relieved of his duties, the likes of Rafael Benitez, Michael Carrick and Graham Potter are currently among the bookmakers' favourites to take over, the latter of whom has been tipped by former Hammers defender Glen Johnson to potentially succeed the Scotsman.
Oliver Thomas
