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Here, The Athletic assesses the prime contenders for any forthcoming Premier League jobs. Graham Potter As Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football studio guest for Bournemouth ’s 3-1 win over Southampton on September 31, Graham Potter remarked on the number of jobs he has been linked to since being sacked by Chelsea in April 2023: “I am the only coach in world football to be linked with Stoke City and Napoli in the same week.” Potter being mentioned regarding Championship and aspiring Champions League clubs reflects the general uncertainty regarding his standing in football.
Since working minor miracles at Ostersunds, taking them from the fourth tier of Swedish football to beating Arsenal 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium in the Europa League in 2018, his stock grew. Potter impressed at Swansea City before cementing his reputation as one of England’s most talented head coaches at Brighton and Hove Albion. He took the South Coast side to ninth in the Premier League, their highest top-flight finish.
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