The Sack Race – The favourites to be next Premier League manager sacked | OneFootball

Premier League managers are already coming under pressure in the early weeks of the new season. Football is a results business and it does not take long before a run of unfavourable results leads to calls for change.

Just three Premier League managers lost their roles during the season last term. Sheffield United sacked Paul Heckingbottom after a torrid return to the top division, Nottingham Forest dismissed Steve Cooper, and Roy Hodgson stepped down at Crystal Palace. As current boards deliberate whether to stick or twist, will we see an increase in that number and closer to the record-breaking number of managerial changes seen in 2022/23?

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The Sack Race – The Favourites to be Next Premier League Manager sacked

Russel Martin – Southampton (13/2)

Southampton bounced back into the Premier League at the first attempt last season but have found the top tier tough once again to date. The Saints are without a point after four games and have scored just once.

Martin won plaudits for his enterprising brand of football in the second tier but Southampton have discovered quickly that individual mistakes will be punished. In their attempt to build from the back Southampton have squandered possession in dangerous areas and top-flight sides will not pass up those opportunities. Flexibility must be found in Martin’s approach if the Saints – or he – are to survive.

Gary O’Neil – Wolves (13/2)

Gary O’Neil’s impressive work with Wolves went a little under the radar in 2023/24, with the surprise appointment steadying the ship after several high-profile sales.

Wolves are winless in their opening four games of the new campaign, however, with their only point from an admittedly tough start coming in a 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest. The manner of their 6-2 defeat to Chelsea will cause concern, following the failure to adequately replace Max Kilman in the summer.

With fixtures against Aston Villa, Liverpool and Manchester City in their next four games, O’Neil might find himself under fire.

Erik ten Hag – Manchester United (11/2)

Erik ten Hag has a habit of finding results when they matter most. The Dutchman’s tenure at Manchester United has been littered with potential doomsday moments, only for Ten Hag to claw back credit just before the guillotine falls.

Last season’s FA Cup win over Manchester City was one such moment, while Manchester United’s response to a 3-0 defeat to Liverpool earlier this month has been impressive. Back-to-back wins in league and cup have seen 10 goals scored and none conceded, clearing some of the grey clouds above Old Trafford. For how long, given the inconsistency of Ten Hag’s team, remains to be seen.

Ange Postecoglou – Tottenham (4/1)

Ange Postecoglou could do little wrong last season. The Aussie rocked up in North London, instantly implemented an aesthetic brand of football that was in contrast to the turgid eras of Messrs Mourinho, Conte and Espirito Santo, and charmed with his authentic interviews.

That said, after the disappointment of narrowly missing out on the top four last season, Spurs have started poorly in the Premier League in 2024/25. One win in four, where familiar flaws have failed to be addressed, has put the pressure on Postecoglou.

Sean Dyche – Everton (3/1)

Sean Dyche is the favourite to be the next manager dismissed following Everton’s awful start to the season. The Toffees have suffered four consecutive Premier League defeats, including losses to Bournemouth and Aston Villa that saw Dyche’s side squander two-goal leads.

Everton also exited the Carabao Cup in midweek and look far more vulnerable than last season, when the Merseysiders boasted the best defensive record in the Premier League outside the top three. Dyche, who won plaudits for his work under difficult circumstances last season, needs his side to get back to basics.

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