Managers Under Pressure: A Look at the Premier League Bosses Fighting for Their Jobs

Examining Potential Managers for Upcoming Premier League Departures

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2025 September 23 . 8:09 AM

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Firing Line: Premiership Managers Facing Imminent Dismissal

Managers Under Pressure: A Look at the Premier League Bosses Fighting for Their Jobs

In the fast-paced world of the Premier League, the pressure is mounting on several managers as their teams struggle to find their footing.

Graham Potter could find himself at West Ham, should the mounting pressure on the club result in a managerial change. West Ham's performance under Potter has not shown notable signs of improvement, with the team conceding 14 times in five games across all competitions, losing four of those.

Aston Villa's poor performance and Unai Emery's stale style of play have raised concerns about the club's future. Villa are goalless after four league matches and were knocked out of the EFL Cup by Brentford. The Premier League's profit and sustainability rules, which have hamstrung Aston Villa, may have contributed to their poor start to the season. Emery's odds for being the next Premier League manager to be sacked have shortened to 14-1 in the sack race betting.

Meanwhile, Vitor Pereira's odds for the same title remain at 10-1, despite his contract renewal at Wolves. The team has lost all four of their Premier League games this season, after several key players departed in the summer. Wolves are facing a potential battle against relegation due to their poor performance.

Leeds United, on the other hand, have shown resilience, keeping two clean sheets in their first four games - a feat that Ipswich managed in the whole of last season. Daniel Farke's Leeds United have taken four points in their first four games back in the Premier League, despite scoring only one goal. The team's next five games include matches against Wolves, Burnley, and West Ham, which could potentially lead to an upturn in their fortunes.

Manchester United's woes continue under Ruben Amorim, with the team winning only eight league matches since he took over, three of which were against teams no longer in the division. Amorim has taken just 31 points from 31 Premier League games at Manchester United.

Elsewhere, Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has dismissed Nuno Espirito Santo. Meanwhile, the next Premier League manager most likely to leave his position soon could be Oliver Glasner at Crystal Palace, as he reportedly threatened resignation over the failed transfer of Marc Guehi to Liverpool.

The Premier League's managerial merry-go-round continues, with several teams searching for the right man to steer them through the turbulent waters of the 2022-2023 season.