It took City just 56 seconds to take the lead at Molineux Stadium as Jack Grealish fired in his first goal of the season.
Discussions took place between the Chelsea hierarchy and Potter’s representatives into Thursday morning.
This defeat means that Chelsea has now conceded in all of their last six fixtures across all competitions.
Jadon Sancho round Ward in goal to slot in for the game’s only goal.
Gabriel Jesus continued his blistering start to life at the Emirates with another goal on the 30th minute.
“It’s a great three points. The Premier League is tough at the moment,” West Ham manager David Moyes said after the game.
Robert Lewandowski scored twice on Sunday night at the Camp Nou to help Barcelona to an emphatic 4-0 win at home to Real Valladolid.
Mitrovic capitalised on Gabriel’s mistake, firing in Fulham’s first goal in the 54th minute.
German giants Bayern Munich maintained their perfect start in the new Bundesliga with a 7-0 demolition of VfL Bochum.
Leeds won 3-0, handing the Blues, who drew their last game against Tottenham Spurs at Stamford Bridge, their first defeat this season.
