As we take stock of the current Premier League table, it's clear that the managerial merry-go-round is not far away from spinning again. While some clubs have started the season with solid performances and seem to have their hierarchical structures firmly in place, the unforgiving nature of top-flight football ensures that not every manager will see out the campaign unscathed. In this results-driven business, the margin for error is razor-thin.
Erik ten Hag , who narrowly avoided becoming the final managerial casualty after Manchester United 's disastrous 2023-24 season, knows this all too well as he became the first boss dismissed this campaign. Meanwhile, new arrivals like Arne Slot at Liverpool and Enzo Maresca at Chelsea may still have the luxury of time to shape their squads, but others may soon find themselves under intense scrutiny to turn things around. Here, we explore the precarious world of Premier League management, assessing each manager's likelihood of facing the sack this season.
From those navigating the treacherous waters of relegation battles to those leading title-chasing sides, GIVEMESPORT examines the factors that could impact managerial job security - from team performance trends and the patience of the boardroom to the constant glare of media attention. Read on to find out which managers are sitting comfortably in their positions and which ones might need to keep a wary eye on the shadows of potential successors. Overall performance in the Premier Leagu.
