Seven games into the Premier League season and talk is already swirling about who the Next Premier League Manager to Leave their Post will be. As we all deal with another international break that no one cares about, club chiefs with itchy fingers might see this as the perfect moment to part ways with an underperforming manager.
After all, when better to make a change than during a lull in fixtures with much of the attention elsewhere?
Last season was an anomaly, with just six managers either walking away or getting the sack mid-season, especially when compared to the record fifteen who were shown the exit the season before.
It feels like we could be heading back to normal this time around, and the best sports betting sites are already offering odds on who’s next in the Premier League managerial sack race.
While this market isn’t the biggest in Nigeria, it presents punters with a good chance to cash in with the best betting sites, especially since we typically see up to 10 managerial changes in a single Premier League season.
So, without further ado, we present the latest betting odds and our take on who’s most likely to be the next Premier League manager to leave their post.
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- Erik ten Hag Man Utd @ 1.57 odds
- Gary O’Neil Wolves @ 4.54 odds
- Russell Martin Southampton @ 6.00 odds
- Sean Dyche Everton @ 21.00 odds
- Julen Lopetegui West Ham @ 21.00 odds
- Ange Postecoglou Tottenham @ 21.00 odds
- Oliver Glasner Crystal Palace @ 21.00 odds
- Eddie Howe Newcastle @ 34.00 odds
- Steve Cooper Leicester @ 34.00 odds
- Andoni Iraola Bournemouth @ 41.00 odds
- Nuno Espirito Santo Nottingham Forest @ 41.00 odds
- Marco Silva Fulham @ 41.00 odds
- Thomas Frank Brentford @ 41.00 odds
- Kieran McKenna Ipswich @ 41.00 odds
- Pep Guardiola Manchester City @ 50.00 odds
- Fabian Hurzeler Brighton @ 50.00 odds
- Arne Slot Liverpool @ 65.00 odds
- Enzo Maresca Chelsea @ 65.00 odds
- Unai Emery Aston Villa @ 65.00 odds
- Mikel Arteta Arsenal @ 100.00 odds
- No Manager to Leave – Yes @ 100.00 odds
Erik ten Hag
Leading Manchester United to their worst-ever Premier League finish, complete with a negative goal difference, wasn’t enough to convince the Old Trafford hierarchy to show Erik ten Hag the door. Instead, he received a vote of confidence at the end of the campaign and, remarkably, a contract extension at the start of this one.
Their shock FA Cup final victory over Manchester City probably bought him some time, a decision that now looks increasingly questionable as United endure another dreadful start to a Premier League season. Ten Hag has now overseen the club’s two worst Premier League starts in consecutive seasons, leaving the Red Devils languishing in 14th place heading into the international break.
With just two wins from seven games, no victories in their last four across all competitions, and humiliating 3-0 losses to Liverpool and Spurs at Old Trafford, Ten Hag’s position is once again under the spotlight. For the second international break running, speculation is rife that the Dutchman could be the next Premier League manager to leave his post, with betting odds firmly backing this outcome.
Against this backdrop, Tuesday’s board meeting fuelled intense rumours that a decision on Ten Hag’s future was imminent. Many expected the axe to fall, but as the meeting ended with no announcement, the Dutchman appears to have survived – at least for now.
However, it all feels like a matter of time. Discontent among United fans is rife, and when the manager of the record English champions starts praising a draw at Villa Park just seven games into the season, it’s clear his position is becoming untenable.
Although United have a run of winnable fixtures after the international break, which should offer their beleaguered boss some respite, it’s hard to imagine Ten Hag staying in his role for much longer.
Next Premier League Manager to Leave Post: Erik ten Hag @ 1.57Gary O’Neil
Gary O’Neil signed a fresh four-year deal at the Molineux over the summer. But, just seven games into the new season, he surely wouldn’t have expected to be so high up in the odds for the next Premier League manager to leave their post.
However, six points from a possible 51, stretching back to last season, is sacking territory. After successfully steering Wolves away from relegation last term, O’Neil was even linked with the Manchester United job. But now, he’s sitting second behind Erik ten Hag in the sack race, with Wolves languishing at the bottom of the table and still without a win this season.
O’Neil desperately needs to turn things around. And fast. But with Ten Hag likely to survive the international break, it wouldn’t be surprising if O’Neil ends up being the first Premier League manager shown the door.
Next Premier League Manager to Leave Post: Gary O'Neil @ 4.54Russell Martin
It’s no shock that newly-promoted teams often feature in managerial sack talk – they’re expected to struggle against the Premier League’s tougher opposition. That’s why you’ll often find the managers of these teams topping the betting markets for the next Premier League manager to leave their post.
Therefore, Southampton Russell Martin being third in the sack race isn’t exactly out of place, especially as he has overseen a tough start, with six defeats and only one draw against fellow newcomers Ipswich, where his side conceded a late equaliser.
The Saints sit second-bottom, above Wolves only by goal difference, and you have to wonder how long the hierarchy at St Mary’s will stick with Martin.
Next Premier League Manager to Leave Post: Russell Martin @ 6.00Sean Dyche
When it comes to relegation battles, Sean Dyche is as familiar as they come. So, it’s no surprise to see him once again contending high up the betting market for the next Premier League manager to leave their post, especially after Everton’s rough start to the season.
Dyche worked wonders last season, keeping the Toffees up despite multiple points deductions. But after blowing leads against Bournemouth, Aston Villa, and Leicester in September, his future is looking shaky.
Everton are hovering in 16th place, and there’s growing anxiety at Goodison Park that the club’s historic Premier League status might finally be under serious threat.
While Dyche might not be at risk of imminent sack, the expected change of ownership at Everton could spell trouble. New owners often bring in their own man, so Dyche might want to watch his back.
Next Premier League Manager to Leave Post: Sean Dyche @ 21.00Julen Lopetegui
West Ham’s heavy summer spending meant expectations were high, so starting the season with just one win in six league games has put Julen Lopetegui under pressure.
A convincing 4-1 win against Ipswich just before the international break has given him some breathing space, but it’s clear he’s on thin ice. Lopetegui has a history of leaving clubs when the going gets tough, famously quitting Wolves right before the start of last season due to frustrations over transfer market support.
That excuse won’t work at West Ham, given their significant summer outlay. But with his reputation for jumping ship, it wouldn’t be shocking if Lopetegui steps down before he’s pushed.
Either way, this market pays out whether a manager quits or gets the sack, so it’s one to keep an eye on.
Next Premier League Manager to Leave Post: Julen Lopetegui @ 21.00Ange Postecoglou
The excitement of “Angeball” – Postecoglou’s bold tactic of playing defenders almost at the halfway line – might be fading at White Hart Lane. Spurs fans, while entertained by the attacking football, might now be longing for some defensive stability.
Postecoglou has been reluctant to tweak his approach, which leaves Tottenham vulnerable to counter-attacks. And after they squandered a two-goal lead to lose at Brighton over the weekend, the pressure is mounting. That defeat continued a poor run of form that started in the back end of last season and has bled into this campaign.
Postecoglou has boldly claimed he always wins a trophy in his second season at a club, but if results don’t start reflecting that ambition, he might find himself holding a pink slip instead of silverware. Daniel Levy, after all, is not one to shy away from sacking managers, especially as we approach the end of the year.
Next Premier League Manager to Leave Post: Ange Postecoglou @ 21.00Oliver Glasner
Oliver Glasner worked wonders for Crystal Palace after being parachuted in midseason last year. But those heroics seem like a distant memory as Palace have stumbled out of the gate this season, failing to pick up a single win.
In fairness, Glasner did lose some key players over the summer without adequate replacements. He still has some goodwill from last season’s rescue job, but in football, that only goes so far. If Palace’s fortunes don’t change soon, the calls for his head could start ringing out louder.
Next Premier League Manager to Leave Post: Oliver Glasner @ 21.00Steve Cooper
Steve Cooper hasn’t had a disastrous tenure at the King Power Stadium, and Leicester are doing better than their fellow newly-promoted sides, having at least managed a win. It might take something drastic for the powers that be to show him the door.
That said, his cautious style – often sitting back and hoping to nick a result late on – isn’t winning him many fans, especially after the free-flowing football they witnessed under Enzo Maresca, who led Leicester back up from the Championship. If Cooper’s approach doesn’t start delivering more results, his position could quickly become precarious.
Next Premier League Manager to Leave Post: Steve Cooper @ 34.00Managers with some Breathing Space – For Now
Looking at the betting odds for the next Premier League manager to leave their post, it seems the other managers can breathe easy for now, but Eddie Howe might need to keep an eye on things. Newcastle’ have started well, but the club’s owners have big ambitions. If there’s even a slight wobble, they wouldn’t hesitate to make a change.
On the subject of quick changes, Nottingham Forest’s owner Evangelos Maranakis has gone through seven managers in seven years. That should worry current boss Nuno Espirito Santo, even though his team’s decent start – beating Liverpool at Anfield and accumulating ten points – is more than they would have hoped for at this stage.
Kieran McKenna’s shorter-than-expected odds might surprise a few, given that Ipswich haven’t won a game yet. However, McKenna is highly regarded, and with a fresh long-term contract making him one of the highest-paid managers in the league, Ipswich are unlikely to part ways soon.
Then there’s Enzo Maresca at Chelsea, who has surprised many by being so far down the betting odds of the next Premier League manager to leave their post. While the Blues have dropped points at home, Maresca has moulded what initially appeared to be an unwieldy squad into top-four contenders. However, this is Stamford Bridge, and you can never rule out a sudden managerial change.
Elsewhere, Thomas Frank, Fabian Hurzeler, Marco Silva, and Andoni Iraola seem secure for now, but as we all know, the Premier League can turn quickly, and the next Premier League Manager to leave their post market could be markedly different in a couple of months.
Next Premier League Manager to Leave PostAll Steady at the Top
As for Arne Slot at Liverpool, he’s safe after the best-ever start to a season for any new Liverpool manager.
Lastly, Unai Emery, Mikel Arteta, and Pep Guardiola are likely to stay put whatever happens this season, although with City’s legal issues with the Premier League, you never know – Guardiola could be forced to leave before the end of the season.
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