Potter acknowledged that the team's defense had done well to protect against set pieces, but a single mistake led to the first goal. He noted that the red card, given within five minutes, significantly altered the game's dynamics, allowing Tottenham to score another goal and put West Ham on the back foot.

Potter expressed satisfaction with the team's performance in the first half, highlighting several positives, including the front four's threat and the defense's ability to deal with Tottenham's set pieces.

However, Potter emphasized that the second half was a different story, with the team's performance quickly deteriorating after the red card. He acknowledged that the level of opposition was high, with Tottenham being a strong team, and that the team had to learn from the experience.

Potter also praised Tottenham's support, citing Kyle Walker-Peters and Malik Diouf as key players who provided width and support to their team. He noted that Tottenham's chances against West Ham were not overly significant, but the team's pressure and set pieces proved challenging for West Ham to deal with.

In the end, Potter expressed disappointment and frustration with the loss, acknowledging that the team had wanted to perform better and gain more points.