Next Premier League Manager to be Sacked Odds - September 2021

Despite early signs of promise under his reign at the Emirates, it’s been a tough reign for Mikel Arteta at Arsenal.

Things have gone from bad to worse, as the Gunners boss has overseen Arsenal’s worst-ever start to a top flight campaign, with three defeats in their opening four Premier League games. Many were criticising the former Manchester City assistant coach last season after the morth London outfit had some disappointing results and lingered around the bottom half of the table for much of the campaign.

With five wins in their final five league games, there was some optimism that Arteta was turning things around and set for a better season this year, but that has looked far from the case. As many Arsenal fans call for his head after a disastrous run, Arteta’s time at the Emirates could soon be up, whether he chooses to walk or is sacked.

Unsurprisingly, the next Premier League manager to be sacked odds for Arteta are at 1/1.

Watford have been renowned for their managerial merry-go-round approach over the past few seasons, sacking managers like it’s going out of fashion. One of the biggest examples was when the Hornets hierarchy dismissed Nigel Pearson towards the end of the 2019/20 campaign, despite the former Leicester boss coming in and doing a good job, to the extent where a great escape from the bottom three looked possible for the Hertfordshire club.

Xisco Munoz has been the latest manager to take the reins at Vicarage Road, taking over midway through last season to lead the team back into the Premier League. The Spaniard has the tough job of trying to keep his team in a very competitive Premier League.

Watford got off to an ideal start, beating Aston Villa on the opening day, but have since lost three consecutive league games. Munoz will need to turn fortunes around if he’s to stay in charge.

Steve Bruce had somewhat of a hostile reception when the former Sunderland manager was announced as Newcastle boss ahead of the 2019/20 season. Some argue Bruce has done a decent job at the North East outfit though, keeping them clear of a relegation scrap in his two full seasons.

It hasn’t been the case so far this season, however, with the Magpies sitting second from bottom after three defeats and a draw in their opening four games. Bruce has been very vocal about the lack of investment from Mike Ashley and the Newcastle board this summer, which could have an impact on the former Manchester United centre-back and his squad. It could even see Bruce walk, if he isn’t fired first.

Bruce is now 10/1 to be the next Premier League manager sacked odds.

He would have been one of the favourites to lose his job first before the season kicked off, but Patrick Viera and his new-look Crystal Palace side have had a decent start to the season. Viera’s managerial record didn’t look too promising after the Frenchman was sacked from OGC Nice in Ligue 1, and many were predicting the same would happen in London.

However, despite a 3-0 loss in their first league game against Chelsea, Palace have drawn two, including an inspired draw away at West Ham, as well as a convincing 3-0 win at home to Spurs in their last match. Viera could prove some doubters wrong if this form continues.

The next Premier League manager to be sacked odds for Viera are priced at 12/1.

Daniel Farke’s Norwich City side have been the definition of a yo-yo team in recent years, cruising to promotion in the Championship before an inevitable relegation from the Premier League and this year looks no different, with the Canaries struggling already this season.

Critics have pointed out Norwich’s lack of heavy spending in the summer to try and reinforce their Premier League status, especially with the sale of their star player, Emi Buendia. Throwing money at it and changing their style of play isn’t the desired philosophy for Farke and the East Anglia outfit, however, and they are happy with what the club is.

You do have to wonder if a new challenge could be on the horizon in the nearby future for Farke or Norwich, but the next Premier League manager to be sacked odds for Farke are priced at 8/1.