Next Premier League manager sacked: David Moyes and Graham Potter neck-and-neck in the betting, Jurgen Klopp shortens
DAVID MOYES and Graham Potter are neck-and-neck in the sack race.
That’s according to Ladbrokes, who’ve installed the West Ham and Chelsea bosses as outright favourites to be the next Premier League managers relieved of their duties.
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There’s been a huge amount of chopping and changing on the managerial merry-go-round in recent months.
Scott Parker, Thomas Tuchel, Bruno Lage, Steven Gerrard and Ralph Hasenhuttl were all axed before Christmas, while Graham Potter left Brighton for Chelsea.
Frank Lampard was dismissed in January, Jesse Marsch left soon after and Nathan Jones received his marching orders after just 95 days in charge.
Ladbrokes now think David Moyes is the most likely top-flight manager to join that list.
The Scotsman, 59, is hanging by a thread following Sunday’s defeat against rivals Tottenham.
As a result, West Ham have dropped into the relegation zone and sit in 18th position, one point behind Bournemouth and Everton.
The Hammers are now winless in their last three, and have one league victory since October 24 ahead of games against Nottingham Forest, Brighton, Aston Villa and Manchester City.
Next manager to leave their role (10th)
Ladbrokes odds
- David Moyes – 10/11
- Graham Potter – 11/10
- Gary O’Neil – 10/1
- Jurgen Klopp – 12/1
- Antonio Conte – 14/1
- Brendan Rodgers – 25/1
Potter is next in the betting after an atrocious spell at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea lost 1-0 to managerless and rock-bottom Southampton on Saturday courtesy of a trademark free-kick from James Ward-Prowse.
The result means Chelsea have now won just two games in their last 14 in all competitions, and sit tenth in the division — 11 points behind the Champions League places.
Goals have been a huge issue for the Blues, who invested heavily in attacking talent in January.
Chelsea have scored just three goals in their last nine outings, and couldn’t manage one against a side who had managed just one clean sheet in the Premier League all season.
Potter has won nine of his 25 matches in charge, giving him a modest 36% win percentage.
Gary O’Neil is offered at 10-1 after their unexpected victory over Wolves but do face Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool in their next three fixtures.
Jurgen Klopp is available at 12/1.
The Liverpool boss was offered at 25-1 heading into Tuesday’s clash, but the 5-2 defeat to Real Madrid has seen his price shorten considerably.
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