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The ruthless nature of the Premier League means it's only a question of when, not if, the first manager gets shown the door this season.
Eleven managers were dismissed during a chaotic 2025–26 campaign in England's top flight, with two of those casualties occurring before October had even arrived.
While no manager has yet been relieved of their duties this campaign, the pressure is already building along Premier League touchlines across the country.
The early weeks of the new season have been a struggle for several of the division's coaches, who now have plenty to prove when club football resumes next month.
With that in mind, here are the five Premier League managers most likely to be dismissed first.
Roberto De Zerbi
It doesn't take much guesswork to identify the manager most likely to be shown the exit door ahead of his counterparts. Having kept Tottenham Hotspur afloat in uninspiring fashion last season, even a massive summer outlay has failed to help Roberto De Zerbi navigate the club out of troubled waters.
Much like last term, Spurs have disappointed across the board. Their backline has been leaky, their costly midfield too ineffective, and their attack has lacked any real bite.
Those shortcomings have left Tottenham propping up the Premier League table heading into the international break, having collected just two points from their first five games. Goalless draws against Nottingham Forest and Everton have been bookended by demoralizing losses to Brentford, Newcastle United and Aston Villa — and they've already been knocked out of the Carabao Cup.
Unsurprisingly, De Zerbi has faced heavy criticism for his failure to spark a turnaround in north London, particularly given $424 million invested in new signings. The Italian is known for his fiery temperament, and the mounting pressure will undoubtedly test both his composure and Tottenham's resolve.
Spurs dismissed two managers during their disastrous 2025–26 season and have shown little hesitation in making bold decisions. De Zerbi is firmly in their sights.
Michael Carrick
After orchestrating Manchester United's revival as interim manager last season, Michael Carrick earned a permanent appointment in the dugout, rightly generating considerable goodwill among the club's hierarchy, players and, most importantly, the fanbase.
Yet the start of his first full campaign in charge has been a sobering experience. United have taken a step backward in the opening weeks, with convincing home victories over Ipswich Town and Sabah FK doing little to mask some deeply concerning performances in defeats to Hull City, Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion.
Carrick hasn't been helped by the club's transfer team, who focused on overhauling a stale midfield while neglecting to strengthen the defense or attack. United have also historically been reluctant to pull the trigger on managers too soon, even through difficult patches under the likes of Ole Gunnar Solskjær, Erik ten Hag and Ruben Amorim.
Nevertheless, with the goodwill surrounding Carrick already beginning to fade, a continuation of their worrying early-season form will edge him ever closer to the exit. The former United midfielder lacks an extensive managerial track record or a clear tactical identity to ease concerns, meaning results must turn around quickly if he is to keep his job.
Álvaro Arbeloa
Álvaro Arbeloa was a surprising choice to succeed Marco Silva at Fulham. The now-Benfica boss had consistently punched above his weight in west London, delivering stability and the occasional upset despite the club's modest ambitions. Turning to Arbeloa represented a significant gamble — one that could easily unravel in the coming weeks.
The Spaniard's brief, peculiar and ultimately fruitless five-month stint as Real Madrid manager did little to inspire confidence in the appointment, even if his connections in the Spanish capital have helped Fulham strengthen their squad.
Three consecutive Premier League defeats immediately set alarm bells ringing, with some shambolic defending largely to blame for two of those losses against Chelsea and Crystal Palace. While back-to-back draws with Liverpool and Manchester United have partially restored faith among Fulham supporters, his position remains fragile.
Arbeloa deserves the opportunity to iron out the early-season wrinkles, but Premier League clubs are rarely known for their patience. A managerial change at Fulham before the year is out is far from unthinkable.
Pierre Sage
Despite steering Crystal Palace to FA Cup, Community Shield and Conference League glory, Oliver Glasner's departure at the end of last season left a bitter feeling. The Austrian's decision to join Nottingham Forest — rather than a more prominent European club — only deepened the sense of bewilderment and disappointment among the Selhurst Park faithful.
Regardless of how Glasner left, he set an extraordinarily high standard — one that incoming manager Pierre Sage will find extremely difficult to match, let alone exceed.
The Frenchman performed wonders during his time with Lens in his home country, delivering their first-ever Coupe de France triumph and pushing Paris Saint-Germain in a Ligue 1 title race. But those accomplishments will count for little at Palace if performances and results don't pick up from the shaky start to his tenure in south London.
A dramatic 3–2 victory at Fulham remains his only Premier League win so far, with only Chelsea (12) having shipped more goals than the Eagles (11). Palace's involvement in the Europa League will only place further strain on an already stretched squad as the season wears on.
Off the pitch, reports have already emerged of dressing room unrest, along with growing friction between Sage and the board following a disappointing summer transfer window.
Frank Lampard
Frank Lampard has restored his managerial standing at Coventry City following difficult spells at Chelsea and Everton. After humbling himself and dropping down to the Championship, he guided the Sky Blues back to the Premier League for the first time in 25 years with an outstanding title-winning season.
As a result, Coventry will be reluctant to part ways with Lampard regardless of how this season unfolds. He merits time and backing as he looks to keep Coventry afloat in the world's most demanding division.
However, even with the recent 1–0 win at Nottingham Forest, the heat is already rising. Lampard has overseen four defeats in five Premier League outings, during which his side has managed just one goal while conceding 10. It comes as little surprise that they currently sit in the relegation zone.
The fixture list has been unkind to Coventry in the early stages, and their upcoming schedule looks considerably more manageable. They have a real opportunity to build on their win at Forest and accumulate more points before the next international break.
But the Premier League shows no mercy — something Lampard knows better than most. If results don't improve quickly, Coventry may find themselves forced into a change in the dugout.