At least six Premier League managers have sunk each calendar year since 2012. In two of the last three years (2017 and 2019), that number has risen to nine. COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on football, as it has on all lifestyles, but managers have at least benefited from more longevity in employment.
After Nigel Pearson left Watford with two games left last season, Sam Allardyce had to wait until December 16 to replace Slaven Bilic at West Brom, one of only two top management changes in 2020 .The financial impact of COVID-19 will bring the cost of a manager’s bag to a sharper focus. Similarly, the lack of training time that arises from a tight fixture list raises more sympathy for the struggles trying to arrest a recession.
But patience can’t last forever, especially as the price of relegation or missing out on a Champions League qualification feels even higher after an almost completely future-oriented season. mother entry with fans barred from stadium. So who could be in the next line for the cop?
On the hottest seat
Nor Sheffield United ni Arsenal to give managers a bag that went above and beyond what was expected last season, but Chris Wilder and Mikel Arteta cannot continue in their ranks for longer.
Wilder is the second favorite to be bagged by most book buyers, but the threat of relegation is very real: two points from their 14 opening games is the worst start in England’s high-flying history. They are already 10 points against safety but would hate the bag of the man who brought his club back to the Premier League. Arteta won the FA Cup last season and was promoted from head coach to manager in September. So his weird ideas look a bit short with the inside recognition of the size of the work, but they will lose to Chelsea, Brighton and West Brom over the Christmas period and Arsenal could be in all three. low.
At risk with more adverse results
Steve Bruce saw his role as Newcastle United manager predicted in the summer when it emerged that a Saudi-backed takeover would go ahead. Leading them to 12th feels like a success with that context, but Magpies football is pretty awful and the fans are still undecided. It was up to Graham Potter to deliver a better style at Brighton & Hove Albion but they have won just two League games all season.
Manchester United continue on from grandeur to silence under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. He has already survived several turbulent spells in two years, but Mauricio Pochettino will never be available and United ‘s form is so capricious that the club appear in a circle that Norway is struggling with. to break.
Safe … for now
Scott Parker looked wrong at the start of the season, though FulhamLate-summer transfer action didn’t help them to the end: six of the XIs pulled by Liverpool earlier this month were signed after September 1. Fulham are still in the bottom three, however. and having gained market support, it now needs to deliver.
Burnley they have launched their own little revival with three winners from the last six games, reducing the pressure on Sean Dyche. Chelsea Frank Lampard awarded new players £ 220 million this summer and they need at least a top-four finish. Lampard’s legendary status as a player will buy him more time for most Chelsea managers, but the independence of owner Roman Abramovich knows no bounds.
David Moyes started the season under heavy pressure, but after retaining midfielder Declan Rice – regularly linked with Chelsea – he has led West Ham into the top half, with results including wins at Leicester and draws against Tottenham and Manchester City.
Sam Allardyce has never been put down, but they face a big challenge West Brom five adrift points in 19th place after 14 games. He will receive a bonus of £ 2 million if he keeps the Baggies up, and he will certainly get every opportunity to do so. Aston Villa survived the final day of last season but are looking forward to a more comfortable season, having climbed to ninth place so far with Dean Smith also managing to take on Jack Grealish to tie his future to the club with a new contract.
Wolves stuck in the middle of the table, but it is a measure of the work done by Nuno Espirito Santo that it feels like something of a disappointment. They are two points and two places above Crystal Palace, where Roy Hodgson still keeps his team out of trouble with comfort.
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Leeds United he would be at the top of the table if plaudits equalized points, but Marcelo Bielsa’s broad style continues to have the full support of his team and supporters. Things can always be resolved very quickly where Jose Mourinho is concerned, however Tottenham they led the way to one point from nine against Crystal Palace, Liverpool and Leicester. His recovery is far from over.
In any danger
Jurgen Klopp will definitely be leaving Liverpool on his own terms, even if their grip on the Premier League is less certain so far this term. The same is true of Pep Guardiola, who only signed a new contract extension at City of Manchester with a view to returning to the top.
Ralph Hasenhuttl has overseen a remarkable transformation at Southampton to see them emerge as incredible opponents this season for a top spot at six along with Everton, where Carlo Ancelotti has led the Merseysiders to fourth after a summer of deceptive performances.
Brendan Rodgers has resigned City of Leicesterthe late fall – and subsequent failure to replace the Champions League – last season to replace them.