It’s evident from looking at the Premier League table right now that the management whirlpool is about to start up again. Due to the harsh nature of top-flight football, not every manager will survive the season, even though some teams are ending the season with strong performances and appear to have their hierarchical structures solidly in place.
In this results-oriented industry, there is very little room for error. Erik ten Hag, the first manager fired this season, is all too familiar with this, having barely escaped becoming the last managerial casualty during Manchester United’s terrible 2023–24 season. New hires like David Moyes at Everton and Arne Slot at Liverpool may still have plenty of time to assemble their teams, but others may soon be under pressure to make a change.
Here, we examine the unstable realm of Premier League management and evaluate the chances of each manager being fired this season. From those managing title-chasing teams to those negotiating the perilous seas of relegation struggles, GIVEMESPORT looks at the variables that may affect the job security of managers, ranging from team performance patterns and boardroom patience to the relentless scrutiny of the media.
Continue reading to learn which managers are content with their roles and which may need to watch out for the shadows of possible successors.
Factors that rank
overall Premier League performance.
overall results in outside tournaments, such as the Champions League, League Cup, and FA Cup.
current form.
The hierarchy of the club has certain expectations.
The legacy of the manager in the club.
fan sentiment on the management.
Managers in the Premier League Most Likely to Be Fired Next
Rank
Supervisor
Club
1.
Nistelrooy, Ruud van
City of Leicester
2.
Postecoglou, Ange
Tottenham Hotspur
3.
McKenna Kieran
Town of Ipswich
4.
Maresca Enzo
Chelsea
5.
Amorim Ruben
United Manchester
6.
Potter, Graham
United West Ham
7.
Pereira Vitor
Wanderers of Wolverhampton
8.
Glasner, Oliver
The Crystal Palace
9.
Frank Thomas
Brentford
10.
Silva Marco
Fulham
11.
Hurzeler, Fabian
Albion, Brighton & Hove
12.
Iraola Andoni
The Bournemouth
13.
Guardiola, Pep
City of Manchester
14.
Moyes, David
Everton
15.
Emery Unai
Villa Aston
16.
Arteta Mikel
The Arsenal
17.
Howe, Eddie
Newcastle United
18.
Nuno Espirito Santo
Forest of Nottingham
19.
Slot Arne
Liverpool
It’s evident from looking at the Premier League table right now that the management whirlpool is about to start up again. Due to the harsh nature of top-flight football, not every manager will survive the season, even though some teams are ending the season with strong performances and appear to have their hierarchical structures solidly in place.
In this results-oriented industry, there is very little room for error. Erik ten Hag, the first manager fired this season, is all too familiar with this, having barely escaped becoming the last managerial casualty during Manchester United’s terrible 2023–24 season. New hires like David Moyes at Everton and Arne Slot at Liverpool may still have plenty of time to assemble their teams, but others may soon be under pressure to make a change.
Here, we examine the unstable realm of Premier League management and evaluate the chances of each manager being fired this season. From those managing title-chasing teams to those negotiating the perilous seas of relegation struggles, GIVEMESPORT looks at the variables that may affect the job security of managers, ranging from team performance patterns and boardroom patience to the relentless scrutiny of the media.
Continue reading to learn which managers are content with their roles and which may need to watch out for the shadows of possible successors.
Factors that rank
overall Premier League performance.
overall results in outside tournaments, such as the Champions League, League Cup, and FA Cup.
current form.
The hierarchy of the club has certain expectations.
The legacy of the manager in the club.
fan sentiment on the management.
Managers in the Premier League Most Likely to Be Fired Next
Rank
Supervisor
Club
1.
Nistelrooy, Ruud van
City of Leicester
2.
Postecoglou, Ange
Tottenham Hotspur
3.
McKenna Kieran
Town of Ipswich
4.
Amorim Ruben
United Manchester
5.
Maresca Enzo
Chelsea
6.
Potter, Graham
United West Ham
7.
Pereira Vitor
Wanderers of Wolverhampton
8.
Frank Thomas
Brentford
9.
Silva Marco
Fulham
10.
Hurzeler, Fabian
Albion, Brighton & Hove
11.
Iraola Andoni
The Bournemouth
12.
Glasner, Oliver
The Crystal Palace
13.
Guardiola, Pep
City of Manchester
14.
Moyes, David
Everton
15.
Emery Unai
Villa Aston
16.
Arteta Mikel
The Arsenal
17.
Howe, Eddie
Newcastle United
18.
Nuno Espirito Santo
Forest of Nottingham
19.
Slot Arne
Liverpool
It’s evident from looking at the Premier League table right now that the management whirlpool is about to start up again. Even if some teams have performed well early in the season and appear to have established their hierarchical structures, top-flight football is cruel, thus not every manager will survive the entire campaign.
In this results-oriented industry, there is very little room for error. Erik ten Hag, the first manager fired this season, is all too familiar with this, having barely escaped becoming the last managerial casualty during Manchester United’s terrible 2023–24 season. New hires like David Moyes at Everton and Arne Slot at Liverpool may still have plenty of time to assemble their teams, but others may soon be under pressure to make a change.
Here, we examine the unstable realm of Premier League management and evaluate the chances of each manager being fired this season. From those managing title-chasing teams to those negotiating the perilous seas of relegation struggles, GIVEMESPORT looks at the variables that may affect the job security of managers, ranging from team performance patterns and boardroom patience to the relentless scrutiny of the media.
Continue reading to learn which managers are content with their roles and which may need to watch out for the shadows of possible successors.
Factors that rank
overall Premier League performance.
overall results in outside tournaments, such as the Champions League, League Cup, and FA Cup.
current form.
The hierarchy of the club has certain expectations.
The legacy of the manager in the club.
fan sentiment on the management.
Managers in the Premier League Most Likely to Be Fired Next
Rank
Supervisor
Club
1.
Nistelrooy, Ruud van
City of Leicester
2.
Postecoglou, Ange
Tottenham Hotspur
3.
Juric, Ivan
Southampton
4.
McKenna Kieran
Town of Ipswich
5.
Amorim Ruben
United Manchester
6.
Pereira Vitor
Wanderers of Wolverhampton
7.
Glasner, Oliver
The Crystal Palace
8.
Potter, Graham
United West Ham
9.
Maresca Enzo
Chelsea
10.
Hurzeler, Fabian
Albion, Brighton & Hove
11.
Howe, Eddie
Newcastle United
12.
Frank Thomas
Brentford
13.
Silva Marco
Fulham
14.
Guardiola, Pep
City of Manchester
15.
Emery Unai
Villa Aston
16.
Iraola Andoni
The Bournemouth
17.
Arteta Mikel
The Arsenal
18.
Moyes, David
Everton
19.
Nuno Espirito Santo
Forest of Nottingham
20.
Slot Arne
Liverpool
20Arne Slot, Liverpool
Last season’s league finish: 3rd
Liverpool is one of the teams in world football that embodies the belief that managers require time. The helmsman at Anfield is frequently more respected, loved, and esteemed than the players. Although it’s an uncommon club custom, it dates back to the days before Shankly, and Jurgen Klopp’s reign is the ideal example of it.
Arne Slot should feel fairly safe on Merseyside as a result, but based on his positive start to life at Anfield, he shouldn’t be concerned otherwise. In their third game of the season, Liverpool’s new head coach made it three wins from three with a commanding performance against rivals Manchester United. They have yet to lose in the league since, putting them firmly in the driver’s seat of the title battle with a seven-point advantage at the top. A shocking loss to Nottingham Forest looked to stop that momentum, but the encouraging signals at Anfield persisted.
19Nuno Espirito Santo, Nottingham Forest
Last season’s league finish: 17th
Steve Cooper accomplished some fairly amazing things with Nottingham Forest while he was manager. After all, he kept the team in the top level during their first season back there after helping them shock the Championship with promotion. Additionally, he managed a destabilising influx of new players while doing so.
However, Evangelos Marinakis, the owner, is more concerned with the present and the future. Cooper was fired and Nuno Espirito Santo took his place after Forest lost five of their six games.
Despite moments when it appeared that Forest might be relegated, the Garibaldi recovered to barely make it through 2023–2024. Nuno’s amazing run to top four credentials by the start of the year was a direct result of their strong summer transfer market backing. The greatest tribute to the amazing work the 50-year-old manager is doing at the moment is the fact that Forest climbed into a Champions League slot after a remarkable comeback victory over Aston Villa. The team also defeated Brighton & Hove Albion 7-0.
18David Moyes, Everton
Last season’s league finish: 15th
What is there to say about Everton that hasn’t already been said in recent seasons? After narrowly avoiding relegation, the Toffees look to be in some kind of ongoing crisis before plunging straight back into the abyss. They failed to score in their first three games last season, and after gaining some momentum with some significant victories, Sean Dyche’s team was docked 10 points for Financial Fair Play violations, which put them back in the relegation zone.
But now that the former Burnley manager has been relieved of his responsibilities, it will be up to former manager David Moyes, who dabbled in punditry, to get them back on track. The former manager of Manchester United may perhaps be the calming influence Everton sorely needs. This season has been chaotic for the Merseysiders, and as a result, they are running the risk of being relegated. Fans will be hoping that it won’t be Moyes’ watch, and he made sure they had every reason to hope so with a convincing 3-2 victory over Tottenham in his first game back, followed by a fitting 4-0 victory against fellow struggling team Leicester City at home.
17Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
Last season’s league finish: 2nd
Arsenal finished second last season despite not having a perfect season, and they are getting closer to winning the Premier League for the first time since 2004. Journalist Dean Jones claims that Declan Rice had a fantastic first season at the Emirates and is already being considered for a future leadership position, but this time around things are not so sweet.
The season started with it being difficult to believe that the Spaniard would be let go anytime soon, even though they were already behind Liverpool in the race for the championship this term. This was especially true after they regained their brilliant form following the November international break, thanks to Martin Odegaard’s return. After such a lacklustre transfer window, there were questions about whether he was the right man for the job, even though he was second over halfway through the season. That is, until the Gunners defeated Manchester City 5-1 to stay within striking distance of the Premier League table-toppers.
16Andoni Iraola, Bournemouth
Last season’s league finish: 12th
Last summer, it was rather unexpected when former Rayo Vallecano manager Andoni Iraola was appointed to the Bournemouth position and Gary O’Neil was fired. But that unexpected appointment implied that the Cherries would support him, and that’s exactly how it turned out. The Spaniard was under pressure after having a rough start to life in England, but he has successfully turned things around.
After Jamie Carragher said on Monday Night Football at the beginning of the 2023–24 season that Iraola would be the season’s surprise, we’re beginning to see why he made such a bold prediction. His team’s 3-0 victory at Old Trafford last season was quite remarkable. The Cherries achieved their highest-ever Premier League point total and, after a difficult start to the season, have recovered. With their first-ever triumph over Manchester City and three more victories against Arsenal, Amorim’s Red Devils, and an otherwise dominant Newcastle team, the manager is doing an excellent job, as evidenced by the fact that his team is currently in fifth place after 25 games.
15Unai Emery, Aston Villa
Last season’s league finish: 4th
With a stellar run at Aston Villa thus far, the former Arsenal coach has managed to revive his Premier League reputation despite having a rough time in England when living in north London. Unai Emery has successfully led the Villans back into Europe, where he has a strong record, and assembled a talented squad. Villa was anticipated to do huge things in 2023–2024, and they are definitely living up to the hype with players like Ollie Watkins and Leon Bailey currently scuttling around in attack.
The Villans have also had a respectable 2024–2025 season. Emery’s team has found it difficult to adjust to playing Champions League football in the middle of the week, but now that they’re back in the big time, the Spaniard’s job is very secure. This is especially true given that they won their first three Champions League games, including a historic 1-0 victory over Bayern Munich, before losing to Club Brugge. After winning a comeback tie at the Emirates Stadium, the Spanish team’s former home field, you wouldn’t rule out finishing in the top four for the second straight season just yet.
14Pep Guardiola, Manchester City
Last season’s league finish: 1st
It seems amazing that Pep Guardiola, who won the Premier League for a record-breaking fourth time in a row last season, might soon face significant pressure in his role. The fact that he recently signed a contract extension until the summer of 2027—a move he will be eager to prove correct—only serves to further solidify this ridiculousness.
However, since Rodri tore his ACL, Manchester City has been in free fall, startling the football world. A terrible 4-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur at home appeared to be the lowest point, but a late collapse in the Manchester derby saw Man United emerge victorious 2-1. With victories over Leicester, West Ham, Salford City, and a resounding 6-0 victory at Ipswich Town, the Catalan native has returned to winning ways since they turned their fortunes around. It sums up why he is among the greatest football managers of all time, even though a 5-1 loss to Arsenal had supporters wondering what had happened to the four-time winners.
13Marco Silva, Fulham
Last season’s league finish: 13th
Although Marco Silva performed admirably in holding Fulham together two seasons ago, it was thought that he may find the job a little more difficult the previous season, particularly after losing star striker Aleksandar Mitrovic, who contributed 14 of Fulham’s 55 goals. Early in the season, the manager of the west London-based team seemed to be rather irritated on the sidelines, and at one point, three defeats in five Premier League games made for depressing reading.
However, after a respectable first 25 games, he has been able to turn things around and is once again in a position to guide the Cottagers ahead. With 39 points, they are comfortably in the top half of the Premier League standings, ahead of Brighton and only behind Villa in eighth place. The Portuguese tactician has only managed three losses since mid-to-late November, most notably a 2-1 victory against high-flying Nottingham Forest. This is what makes him so impressive.
12Thomas Frank, Brentford
Last season’s league finish: 16th
The Gtech Community Stadium supporters have a great deal of faith in the bank because Thomas Frank was the one who guided Brentford into the Premier League for the first time in their history. With a ninth-place performance in 2022–2023, the Bees overcame any concerns about second-season syndrome after finishing 13th in their inaugural year.
Frank’s team avoided relegation in 2023–24 despite mostly being without star striker Ivan Toney. However, the Bees faced a more difficult task following Toney’s permanent departure. Frank’s contract expires in the summer of 2027, and Bryan Mbuemo is more than keeping up with his predecessor. Although the Bees have performed better than expected thus far and are currently in 11th place in the table, their recent run of results is starting to overshadow Frank’s outstanding work in the capital, even if they have played Man City, Arsenal, and Liverpool in the first month of 2025.
11Eddie Howe, Newcastle United
Last season’s league finish: 7th
In his first full season, Eddie Howe helped bring Champions League football back to St James’ Park, and he had a season that exceeded all expectations. However, since the Saudi-led team now seeks to advance even further, this makes his work much more difficult in the following ways.
their was brought to light in 2023–2024 when the Magpies were unable to sustain their performance, losing in the Champions League group stage and missing out on a Premier League trip to Europe. Despite being well-liked by the team, Howe has acknowledged that he is unsure about his future at St. James’ Park. The Magpies had their finest start to the 2024–25 season in decades, but things swiftly went south.
The Tyneside-based team had to wait until their tenth game to win after winning three of their first four. They dropped to the bottom part of the table after going five league games without a victory. After lacklustre performances against West Ham and Crystal Palace and letting two leads slip against Liverpool to end up drawing 3-3, a surprising but happy victory over title-chasing Arsenal has made amends, but the task is far from done. It’s hard to imagine the ambitious leadership abandoning trust just yet, though, after they went on a nine-game winning streak in all competitions prior to their losses to Fulham and Bournemouth.
10Fabian Hurzeler, Brighton and Hove Albion
Last season’s league finish: 11th
It was no small accomplishment to replace Roberto De Zerbi. But the same thing was said of Graham Potter as well. With Brighton’s endless supply of talented players and mysterious managers who know just how to bring out the best in them, it seemed reasonable to assume that the appointment of former St Pauli manager Fabian Hurzeler would only make things worse.
Cracks have been seen in recent weeks, though, as some Brighton supporters doubt the young player’s capacity to continue adjusting to Premier League football in order to remain competitive. Hurzeler’s future is in grave danger after consecutive losses to Everton and Nottingham Forest (7-0 thumping). But much to Enzo Maresca’s chagrin, he has defeated Chelsea twice in a row.
9Enzo Maresca, Chelsea
Last season’s league finish: 6th
On Maresca, you never know because Chelsea has a history of impatient superiors. Many would have expected less drama under Todd Boehly after Roman Abramovich spent his time at Stamford Bridge firing managers like it was out of style. It’s been more of the same instead. In addition to spending billions of pounds on new players, the Blues had Frank Lampard, Thomas Tuchel, and Graham Potter come and go during the 2022–2023 season until Mauricio Pochettino left after just 12 months at Stamford Bridge because he couldn’t figure out what was going on.
The team had an inconsistent season the previous time out, and Maresca has now taken over. In the midst of Argentina’s racism scandal, when Enzo Fernandez was fired for singing disparaging songs against French players of African descent, the former Leicester City manager has already had to cope with off-field turbulence. Additionally, recent performances have also been closely examined. After only two wins in his past nine league games, the Italian manager will be eager to address any shortcomings as quickly as possible. The Blues were in incredible form at the beginning of the season but have since encountered some difficulties.
8Graham Potter, West Ham United
Last season’s Premier League finish: 9th
A return to the Premier League waited for Graham Potter after the club’s upper management fired Julen Lopetegui, who had previously managed periods at Sevilla and Real Madrid. At first, supporters were thrilled about his first season under Lopetegui’s leadership, but now they are focussing on the English strategist, who was fired by Chelsea two years ago.
With players like Mohammed Kudus and Jarrod Bowen, Potter has inherited a team that is ready to compete for European qualification, although they might not be able to realise that goal until the next season. Even though they lost 2-1 to Aston Villa in the FA Cup, there were clear signs of improvement in his first game in charge. For the time being, the 16th-place team will be concentrating on creating an appealing brand of football at the London Stadium. Potter’s only disadvantage is that, like Chelsea, West Ham has a trigger-happy ownership that won’t be too forgiving of him if he doesn’t score goals on a regular basis.
7Oliver Glasner, Crystal Palace
Last season’s league finish: 10th
The Eagles appeared to be headed for relegation when Crystal Palace fired Patrick Vieira during the 2022–2023 campaign. What did the club do, then? Naturally, they employed the one man they knew would be most capable of stabilising the ship. The only issue is that Roy Hodgson caused the ship to rock rather than just stabilise. The 77-year-old was presented with a contract, this time permanent, after Palace ended comfortably in the middle of the table and scored goals with ease.
But it always seemed like he had that position for the short duration, and that’s exactly what happened. In fact, the former England manager was fired following a 4-1 hammering at the hands of their fiercest rivals, Brighton, and a 3-1 loss at home to Chelsea. Oliver Glasner took his position. The former Eintracht Frankfurt player came with a solid reputation, and his style of play initially delighted the fans and produced strong wins.
Although it had been a different tale at the beginning of this term, things seem to be improving in recent weeks. A 10th-place finish was an incredible accomplishment after having been in the depths of despair. Although it appeared that the club was devastated by Michael Olise’s departure, they have only lost twice in their last ten games in all competitions, and they have secured important away wins over teams like West Ham and Manchester United to move up to 13th place.
6Vitor Pereira, Wolverhampton Wanderers
Last season’s league finish: 14th
Since Wolverhampton Wanderers were no longer led by Gary O’Neil, the Old Gold executives looked to an unconventional choice in former Al-Shabab manager Vitor Pereira. Given the club’s shaky start to the season, it was a risk they could not afford to take, but the 56-year-old captured the hearts of the supporters with his first game in command.
His first match as manager was a test match against Leicester City, another struggling team, which had every possibility of going the Foxes’ way. Nevertheless, he witnessed his Wolves triumph 3-0 on away ground with remarkable ease. Although it’s too soon to say if the Portuguese will be the Midlands’ long-term solution, his strong start and the abundance of talent available to him give rise to cautious hope.
5Ruben Amorim, Manchester United
Last season’s league finish: 8th
Ruben Amorim has adopted a more sombre stance in the Old Trafford hot seat, in contrast to Erik ten Hag, who spoke a big game but frequently fell short. The Portuguese manager has publicly acknowledged that the team may be in danger of relegation and asserts that they are no better than his predecessor. This pessimistic view is reflected in Manchester United’s appalling record of just two victories from their last nine league games.
Is Amorim the best candidate to lead the Red Devils into the future? The answer appears to be no at the moment, with crushing home losses to teams like Bournemouth, Wolves, Brighton, and Crystal Palace. As demonstrated by the recent firings of their sporting director and even Sir Alex Ferguson as a club ambassador, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his team have already demonstrated that they are not afraid to make difficult choices, even if the former Sporting manager, who was not used to losing during his tenure on the Iberian coast, continues to show such little desire for a turnaround.
4Kieran McKenna, Ipswich Town
Last season’s league finish: Promoted (Championship)
Ipswich Town is simply content to be in the Premier League, which is a lot like Luton Town’s struggles to survive the previous season. Furthermore, should the Tractor Boys actually collapse, it’s difficult to imagine the Suffolk-based team losing faith in Kieran McKenna given that his football acumen was a major factor in their elevation.
Nevertheless, the team is still thriving thanks to the fantastic season that ended last year, which has left McKenna, who famously declined the United position to stay at Ipswich, with a significant amount of goodwill. This is demonstrated by the Portman Road supporters’ enduring love and devotion, even if the team has only won three games in the top flight thus far. But after a humiliating 6-0 loss to Manchester City at home, that goodwill might be eroding rapidly. However, McKenna’s low standing on this list is partly due to the recent managerial changes at several of the teams around him, which always come with a grace period.
3Ivan Juric, Southampton
Last season’s league finish: Promoted (Championship)
Last time out, former Swansea City manager Russell Martin performed an outstanding job with Southampton, securing promotion back to the Premier League on his first attempt. But after a 5-0 loss to Tottenham, the club lost patience and he was relieved of his responsibilities since the move from the second to the first division proved too much.
Following Martin’s departure, Ivan Juric, a man with a reputation for being hot-headed, was hired on an 18-month contract. The seasoned Serie A custodian, who has played for Torino, Genoa, and AS Roma, was in the directors’ box during their recent thrilling 0-0 draw with Fulham. He initially managed the team for their match against Crystal Palace of London, and even though they lost, there were noticeable improvements. After high-scoring defeats to Manchester United and Nottingham Forest, he will undoubtedly be aiming to transform near-misses into points. He lost the next game 5-0 before defeating Swansea City at home.
2Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham Hotspur
Last season’s league finish: 5th
The Greek-Australian inherited what was essentially a poisoned chalice of a job. Who would want to be in charge of Tottenham Hotspur after Antonio Conte’s disastrous performance there two seasons ago, especially with club legend Harry Kane departing for Bayern Munich? Ange Postecoglou, however, was completely unfazed by all of it and quickly restored Tottenham’s positive vibes.
After dominating the Premier League table, they experienced a setback that made it impossible for them to stay up with the three clubs stated above, which perhaps jeopardised Postecoglou’s job security. Last season saw Spurs continue their downward spiral, and this season has been nothing short of chaotic.
As demonstrated by their recent 4-0 thumping of City, the London-based team is currently in 15th place in the standings and has lost 12 of their first 22 games. Ange Ball is still incredibly unclear. The unpredictable nature of such Jekyll and Hyde-type form recently led to him being challenged by supporters during a 1-0 away loss to Bournemouth. You never know what version of the north Londoners will show up. The Tottenham manager has every reason to be shaken following a 3-2 loss to Everton, a nine-goal thriller against Liverpool, and one that went 6-3 against him.
1Ruud van Nistelrooy, Leicester City
Last season’s league finish: Promoted (Championship)
Even though Ruud van Nistelrooy’s managerial career is still in its infancy, Leicester City supporters are excited about him after his stellar three-win, one-draw stint at Manchester United, where he filled in for Erik ten Hag and Ruben Amorim. However, he hasn’t yet returned the trust that the Foxes’ boardroom bosses placed in him.
Van Nistelrooy’s success in the east Midlands is still up in the air, but his enthusiasm and track record give the King Power supporters plenty of hope. He is now taking on a permanent position for the first time since managing PSV Eindhoven and recording a 64.71% victory percentage. He had his team off to a great start before Newcastle defeated them 4-0. Another six straight losses, including a concerning 4-0 setback to relegation-threatened Everton, followed the 3-0 loss to Wolves, which did little to relieve the erstwhile talisman’s burden. The former Dutch talisman doesn’t seem to be doing well.
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