Premier League Sack Race: Man Utd Boss Ruben Amorim Emerges As Favourite

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim now heads the market to be the next Premier League manager to leave his role, according to betting sites.

Nuno Espirito Santo was the first managerial casualty of the season, dismissed and swiftly replaced at Nottingham Forest by Ange Postecoglou.

That change has now shifted the betting picture, with Amorim priced at 9/4 to depart Old Trafford, the same odds as West Ham’s Graham Potter.

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Since taking over from Erik ten Hag last November, Amorim has struggled to spark a turnaround in United’s form and his reshaped squad has made a shaky start to the campaign.

The pressure is mounting as he prepares for a demanding run of fixtures, beginning with a derby at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium, followed by a home clash with Chelsea.

While newly-promoted sides often act swiftly after a poor start, established managers are just as likely to be shown the exit - something Amorim will be more than aware of.

With that in mind, here is how the odds currently stand according to football betting sites on which Premier League manager could be dismissed next.

All Eyes On Amorim

Amorim entered the new campaign under heavy scrutiny after a disappointing first year at Manchester United. 

Following his first full pre-season to shape the squad, expectations were high, but the early evidence suggests little has changed.

United opened with a 1-0 home defeat to Arsenal, drew 1-1 at Fulham after taking the lead, then edged Burnley 3-2 at Old Trafford courtesy of a late penalty.

Premier League Sack Race Odds

The Red Devils’ most shocking result so far this season came in the Carabao Cup as they were eliminated by League Two side Grimsby Town on penalties.

After that exit, Amorim said that "something had to change", leading to speculation over his future.

Some positive results in upcoming big fixtures could change everything, though he is currently 9/4 to be the next Premier League manager to be relieved of his duties.

Potter In Peril?

West Ham’s season began badly with a 3-0 defeat to newly-promoted Sunderland, continuing a poor run since Potter’s arrival earlier this year. 

Hopes of relief in the Carabao Cup vanished when, despite recovering from an early setback to lead 2-1, they conceded twice in two minutes to lose 3-2 to Wolves. 

A 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest in the league offered some encouragement, but doubts remain over whether it was just temporary relief. 

Since taking charge in January, Potter has struggled to convince supporters, relegation concerns persist and the 50-year-old is also 9/4 in the sack race.

Glasner Cuts Frustrated Figure

Oliver Glasner led Crystal Palace to their first major trophy with last season’s FA Cup victory over Manchester City, followed by a Community Shield win against Liverpool. 

This campaign opened with draws against Chelsea and Nottingham Forest before a 3-0 win at Aston Villa ahead of the international break. 

The Austrian has voiced frustration over transfer dealings, particularly Eberechi Eze’s move to Arsenal and Marc Guehi’s transfer to Liverpool, which eventually collapsed. 

While his departure now would be unexpected, market odds have shortened dramatically, with Glasner backed from 18/1 to just 6/1 to be the next manager out of the door.

Pereira Under Pressure

Wolves manager Vitor Pereira (6/1) finds himself under pressure despite steadying the club last term. 

He steered them clear of relegation after a difficult start, but summer exits of Matheus Cunha, Rayan Ait-Nouri and Nelson Semedo have left the squad looking thin. 

The campaign has opened in disastrous fashion with a 4-0 defeat to Manchester City, followed by further losses to Bournemouth and Everton. 

Those setbacks have underlined weaknesses throughout the side and fuelled doubts about whether Pereira has the resources or resilience to cope with a tough Premier League season ahead.

Focus Remains On Farke

Daniel Farke remains in the running to be the next Premier League manager to be sacked despite guiding Leeds back to the top flight last season. 

Promotion earned him goodwill with fans and backing from the board, but history looms large - his time at Norwich produced just six wins in 49 Premier League games.

Leeds’ owners expect success on their return, and even though they began positively with a win over Everton, a poor run could spark pressure.

Farke is priced at 9/1 with betting apps in the Premier League sack race.

Heat On Andrews

Brentford’s surprise appointment of Keith Andrews (12/1) as head coach, promoted from set-piece coach despite lacking senior managerial experience, is already drawing scrutiny. 

Andrews’ reign began with a 3-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest before a morale-boosting win against Aston Villa. 

A setback against Sunderland has renewed the pressure, with the new manager needing a swift response to prove he can handle the demands of top-flight management.

Other names in the sack race include Unai Emery (16/1) at Aston Villa, Fulham’s Marco Silva (25/1), while Brighton’s Fabian Hurzeler is 28/1 – the same price as Pep Guardiola at Manchester City - and Burnley's Scott Parker is 33/1.

* Reminder: These are hypothetical odds provided by industry experts. 

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