It is anyone's guess as to who will be the next PL manager sacked after just one round of Premier League fixtures. Here, we will look at who is likeliest to be first in the dole queue.
Next PL manager sacked: Current outrights
Enzo Maresca (Chelsea) – 7/1
Given the Blues ‘ history of ruthlessly sacking managers, it is not too much of a surprise to see the Chelsea manager as the favourite to be the first sacked. Maresca got off to a bad start with a 2-0 home defeat, albeit to the reigning champions.
Nonetheless, the Italian is now under pressure to win his next game away to Wolves, and anything other than three points could see him come under immediate scrutiny. Chelsea have already splashed the cash again on plenty of new signings this summer, and Joao Felix is the latest name to join, so Maresca will need to try and get the best out of a talented but bloated squad should he remain at Stamford Bridge.
Erik ten Hag (Manchester United) – 9/1
Manchester United decided to keep faith with Ten Hag after his 2-1 FA Cup triumph over rivals Manchester City, and the Dutchman has been backed again this summer with the signings of former Ajax stars Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui, among others. The Red Devils kicked off their new Premier League campaign with a 1-0 victory at home to Fulham.
However, it was not an entirely convincing performance by the hosts at Old Trafford, and new striker signing Joshua Zirkzee needed to come off the bench to bail them out. Another run of poor results could see Ten Hag under fire again.
Nuno Espirito Santo (Nottingham Forest) – 10/1
Currently third-favourite to be sacked is Nuno Espirito Santo, which is not entirely surprising given how Steve Cooper was dismissed midway through last season. Nuno was also sacked in his last Premier League managerial role at Spurs, and so could suffer the same fate.
Forest got off to a steady start with a 1-1 draw at home to AFC Bournemouth, but they need to turn those home draws into wins to give them the best possible shot of avoiding relegation again. A run of bad results and a dip into the dreaded relegation zone could see Nuno lose his job.
Various – 12/1 and beyond
There are currently five Premier League managers at this price to be the next one sacked: Newcastle United's Eddie Howe, Fulham's Marco Silva, Everton's Dyche, Southampton's Russell Martin and Leicester's Cooper. Aside from Newcastle, all could be dragged into a relegation fight.
Everton's Sean Dyche got off to a particularly bad start as his side lost 3-0 at home to Brighton and Hove Albion. As for Howe, he could become a victim of a ruthless ownership that may demand more this season.
