Premier League Sack Race Odds & Tips: Amorim Can't Afford Slow Start

Here, we look at some of the top-flight bosses under early pressure according to the latest Premier League sack race odds.

We start with Ruben Amorim who is the man in charge at Old Trafford.

Is Amorim’s Man United Future In Danger?

Manchester United were the surprise winners of last season's Premier League sack race and Ruben Amorim starts the new campaign under just as much scrutiny as Erik ten Hag did 12 months ago.

Despite having led the Red Devils to a 2023 EFL Cup triumph and FA Cup glory in 2024, Ten Hag only lasted nine top-flight matches last term.

A 2-1 loss at West Ham on October 27 left United 14th in the table and the Dutchman was axed the following day.

Following a brief stint with Ruud van Nistelrooy as caretaker boss, which saw them climb one place, Amorim arrived in mid-November and enjoyed a honeymoon period with early wins over Everton and Manchester City.

However, subsequent results left a lot to be desired and the 20-times champions ultimately finished down in 15th, while also losing out to Tottenham in the Europa League final.

Amorim admitted to BBC Sport: "All the struggles we had in games, I felt it before. That was the hardest part. To go to the games and know that we are not going to be competitive - I was really frustrated."

He added: "Try to remember one team, one big team that lost so many games and the manager kept their job. You will not find it. That shows more than words that they support me."

There were more encouraging signs during pre-season warm-up games in America, but 12/1 for Amorim to be the next Premier League manager to leave his post will be of interest to many punters - especially with United facing Arsenal, neighbours City and Chelsea in their opening five fixtures.

Next Manager To Be Sacked Odds – Premier League

*Odds for next manager to be sacked OR leave their post. Odds subject to change but correct at time of writing.

Next Manager To Be Sacked Favourites & Tips

Keith Andrews @ 7/2

Brentford have taken an admirable leap of faith by promoting from within following Thomas Frank's switch to Spurs but the former set-piece guru has a big job on his hands following the departure of captain Christian Norgaard and top scorer Bryan Mbeumo. The Bees begin by visiting Nottingham Forest before hosting Aston Villa, so there is little time for Andrews to learn on the job in his first head coach role.

Daniel Farke @ 5/1

Farke was dismissed in early November when Norwich manager four years ago and returns to the top flight after leading Leeds to the Championship title last term. The German has voiced concerns over a lack of attacking firepower but United do have some decent home fixtures early on, facing Everton, Newcastle, Bournemouth, Tottenham and West Ham at Elland Road.

Regis Le Bris @ 6/1

Having steered Sunderland to a dramatic victory in the play-off final versus Sheffield United, Le Bris has been backed by the club's board in the transfer market. However, that brings added pressure and the Black Cats will be looking to capitalise on a kind early schedule which sees them take on West Ham, Burnley, Brentford and Crystal Palace in the opening month.

Scott Parker @ 13/2

Burnley do not have a history of making rash decisions but Parker does know how it feels to pick up the unwanted title of Premier League sack race winner from the 2022-23 season. After his Bournemouth side was thrashed 9-0 at Liverpool to make it three straight defeats by an aggregate score of 16-0, he was quickly shown the door. A similarly tough start sees the Clarets travel to Tottenham and both Manchester clubs early on, as well as entertaining champions Liverpool.

Nuno Espirito Santo @ 9/1

The Portuguese boss had a successful four-season spell with Wolves and is enjoying another fine stint with Forest, guiding them to an excellent seventh place last term. There was a bizarre on-field row with owner Evangelos Marinakis after a draw with Leicester though, and Nuno did not last long at Tottenham when things started badly. He will be happy with Forest's early fixture list, however.

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