The managers of Stoke City, Swansea City, Southampton and Newcastle United are most at risk according to the bookies.
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes is now odds-on with bookmakers Sky Bet to vacate his post next in the Premier League – surpassing previous favourite Paul Clement of Swansea City.
Clement [11/8] had led the betting in the aftermath of Tony Pulis’ sacking by West Bromwich Albion last month, but Stoke’s 1-0 defeat at Burnley on Tuesday has seen Hughes become the new front-runner at 7/4.
Clement’s side, who have dropped to the foot of the table after Crystal Palace’s win against Watford, do however host runaway leaders Manchester City on Wednesday, and defeat could prompt another change in the market.
The punters certainly seem to think it will be one or the other who will be next out of the door – and number six in the Premier League this season – with the two bosses immediately behind them, Southampton’s Mauricio Pellegrino and Rafa Benitez of Newcastle United, way down the list at 14/1 and 16/1 respectively.
Stoke remain three points clear of the relegation places, although they could yet end the day inside them with Swansea – if Newcastle, West Bromwich Albion and West Ham United all win [the latter by two clear goals].
Whose manager will be next to vacate his post next in the Premier League – Stoke, Swansea or other?
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