TOP 5 Managers In The Premier League Who Are Favourites To Be Sacked

David Tully

3 months ago

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In stark contrast to last season (when 14 lost their jobs), only 4 Premier League managers have parted ways with their clubs so far this campaign.

Roy Hodgson’s decision to leave Crystal Palace earlier this week has increased the total but it is still a relatively small number that have left their positions.

It remains to be seen whether others will follow suit in the coming weeks as we head towards the final few months of the season.

Press the next page as we look at the five favourites to be sacked (using odds from Sky Bet).

=4) Mauricio Pochettino (Chelsea) – 12/1

The Argentine’s future may hinge on how Chelsea do in the Carabao Cup final this weekend.

If Pochettino can secure the club’s first trophy since the 2021 FIFA Club World Cup, it would ease concerns about the manager’s performance.

The Blues have been extremely inconsistent in the league, currently sitting in 10th place; 14 points off the top 4.

However, there has been a recent improvement in the club’s form and a win against Liverpool on Sunday is not beyond the realms of possibility.

=4) Eddie Howe (Newcastle) – 12/1

The Magpies have had their fair share of injury problems this season that have contributed to their rather disappointing position in the league table.

After finishing 4th last campaign, Howe’s team are currently 12 points adrift of the Champions League places.

It’s a backward step for a club that have big ambitions so Howe’s position will inevitably come under scrutiny.

If things don’t improve between now and the summer, Newcastle may consider changing managers.

3) Chris Wilder (Sheffield United) – 5/1

The 56-year-old only took over from Paul Heckingbottom in December but he is already coming under some pressure.

Wilder’s win ratio since returning to Bramall Lane is just 23.08%, having won 3, drawn 5 and lost 8 of his 13 games in charge.

With the Blades having failed to invest in the squad in the last two transfer windows, keeping them up always looked to be an impossible task.

For that reason, it may not be worth changing coaches until the end of the campaign.

2) Vincent Kompany (Burnley) – 10/3

The Clarets’ owners have kept faith with the Belgian up until now but the Lancashire club are now being cut adrift at the bottom of the table along with Sheffield United.

Kompany’s team are 7 points from safety with just 13 games remaining to save themselves.

After guiding Burnley back to the top flight with ease last year, it may be felt that Kompany can do the same again next season.

That would, of course, mean that the club are resigned to losing their Premier League status.

1) David Moyes (West Ham) – 3/1

Winning the Conference League saved the Scot’s job last season and he may have to pull off a similar feat to keep the reins beyond this campaign.

West Ham have not won in any competition since the start of 2024. Their wretched league form, combined with being knocked out of the FA Cup by Bristol City, has contributed to increasing demands from fans to sack Moyes.

The Hammers board are currently not prepared to wield the axe, and they would prefer to wait until the summer to make a decision on the manager’s future.

West Ham are in the last 16 of the Europa League and a long run in the competition could yet help Moyes keep his position at the London Stadium.