Klopp, Ten Hag, Gerrard: Which 2022/23 Premier League manager will be first to go?
The 2022/23 Premier League will be here before you know it.
Confirmation of the full fixtures was an exciting reminder for fans that all the transfer activity and pre-season friendlies will soon make way for the return of the most exciting league in the men’s game.
And each new season brings with it fascinating new narratives surrounding everything from the big-money signings to promoted clubs and defending champions to up and coming stars.
Premier League seasons are like a box of chocolates, you never know what you gon’ get.
And that’s certainly the case for the 20 men who will start the year stood in the technical area because there’s no denying that the position of a Premier League manager is just about as stressful as it gets.
Coaching a team in England’s top-flight will never win awards for job security because it’s no secret that football clubs tend to bring the axe swinging down within one, two or three years unless you’re truly special.
Besides, the 2021/22 campaign was hardly much different with Xisco Munoz, Steve Bruce, Nuno Espirito Santo, Daniel Farke, Dean Smith, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Rafael Benitez, Claudio Ranieri, Marcelo Biesla and Sean Dyche all being given the boot.
So, despite the current crop of coaches undoubtedly being stacked with potential, the sad reality is that a good proportion of them will indeed be relieved of their duties at some point in 2022/23.
And with many managers shown the door within the first few months of the season each year, it should come as no surprise that the sharks are already circling in regards to the first casualty.
In fact, bettingodds.com have already crunched the numbers to see who bookmakers are predicting to be the first Premier League manager who will leave next