Premier League Sack Race Odds: Who Will Be The Next Manager To Go?

We are only seven games into the new Premier League season and discussions have already begun as to which manager might lose his job first.

Although the likes of Fabian Hurzeler, Mikel Arteta, Pep Guardiola and Arne Slot have got off to solid starts, other head coaches are sitting less comfortably. 

The campaign is still new, but with the second international break upon us, will we see clubs make a change?

Who will be the first Premier League boss to be shown the door in 2024/25? Let’s see what the best betting sites make of it.

Premier League Sack Race Odds

Ten Hag Reign On A Knife Edge

Erik ten Hag was a 5/1 shot with betting apps at the time of our last preview, but he is now 4/5 favourite to be the first managerial casualty of the Premier League season.

To the surprise of many, the Dutchman was given a new contract over the summer, despite his team’s eighth-place finish in the Premier League in 2023/24. 

Patience is starting to wear thin following 3-0 home defeats by Liverpool and Tottenham as United head into the second international break in 14th place, having scored just five goals in seven games - the second lowest in the top flight behind Southampton.

Minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who is in charge of football operations at Old Trafford, recently said a decision about the future of Ten Hag was "not my call", but there is reportedly a meeting taking place this week to discuss the worsening situation.

United chiefs reportedly have 'serious reservations' about the way Ten Hag is using his squad amid speculation Thomas Tuchel is being lined up as his replacement, although Gareth Southgate and Ruud van Nistelrooy remain the favourites.

With the international break in full swing, the United hierarchy may decide this is an ideal time to replace their manager, so the new man in charge can hit the ground running when the season resumes. 

Gary O'Neil Feeling The Heat

Gary O'Neil admitted Wolves' 5-3 defeat at Brentford was the "worst performance since I've been here" and the odds on him becoming the next Premier League manager to go have consequently been slashed.

Wolves could not have asked for a much tougher start to the season, facing five teams that finished in last season's top seven in their opening six games.

However, they remain at the foot of the table with just one point following a terrible defensive performance in west London.

Their sole victory in their last 17 Premier League matches came against Luton last season and although Wolves have sold many of their best players in order to balance the books, some fans believe it may be the right time to replace O'Neil.

O'Neil was a 12/1 shot to be the next manager to go a few weeks ago, but he is now 11/4 second favourite with football betting sites to be the first managerial casualty of the Premier League season.

Martin Looks Vulnerable

Russell Martin stuck to his principles throughout last season and was rewarded when Southampton won the Championship play-offs. 

But if the Saints continue in their current vein, he will be under pressure to change his ways.

Southampton also have just one point from the opening seven games, but of equal concern is the fact they have scored a division-low four goals and only Wolves (21) have conceded more than their 15.

Playing out from the back proved to be Burnley's undoing last season and similar tactics may signal the end of Martin, who is now 7/2 for the chop with Ladbrokes.

Dyche Drifts After Unbeaten Run

Sean Dyche was the clear 2/1 favourite to be the Premier League's first managerial casualty after losing his first four games of the season, including back-to-back 3-2 defeats from 2-0 up against Bournemouth and Aston Villa, but his odds have drifted massively.

The Toffees' fortunes have transformed both on and off the pitch in recent weeks thanks to a comeback win against Crystal Palace sandwiched between draws with Leicester and Newcastle.

The takeover saga is also finally drawing to a close as the Friedkin Group inches towards becoming the club's new owners, so the gloom seems to be finally starting to lift at Goodison Park.

Everton have winnable games in October and November, so it is no surprise to see Dyche out to 20/1 to be the first Premier League manager to be handed his P45. 

Lopetegui And Glasner Still In The Mix

Julen Lopetegui was as short as 6/1 for the chop last week, but the pressure has been eased with Saturday's 4-1 victory over Ipswich.

The Hammers remain in the bottom half of the table, but a second win of the season means Lopetegui's odds have lengthened to 20/1.

That could all change when West Ham face Tottenham and Manchester United after the international break, but for now the former Spain head coach has bought more time as he tries to convince the fans and the board he is the right man for the job at the London Stadium.

Crystal Palace are one of four winless teams in the Premier League and remain in the bottom three, so Oliver Glasner will be keen to get that monkey off his back after the break.

The Eagles are still struggling to adapt to the loss of winger Michael Olise, who has already proved to be a major hit at Bayern Munich, but Glasner needs to find a solution soon otherwise he will be shown the door.

However, odds of 20/1 with William Hill on Glasner becoming the first Premier League casualty suggest the German still has time on his hands to rectify matters.

Cooper And Postecoglou Look Safe - For Now

Leicester enjoyed their first win of the season at the weekend with a 1-0 victory over Bournemouth which lifted the Foxes to 15th in the table.

Their maiden success saw Steve Cooper's odds drift to 25/1, the same price as Tottenham's Ange Postecoglou, who cut a sorry figure at Brighton.

Spurs deservedly held a 2-0 lead at the break thanks to goals from Brennan Johnson and James Maddison, but collapsed in the second half as the Seagulls ran out 3-2 winners.

The Australian described the defeat as "the worst" of his tenure and one which saw Spurs drop to ninth in the standings.

However, the former Celtic boss generally remains popular with the fans and the club's hierarchy, so his position looks secure.