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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.
A chaotic 2025–26 campaign in England's top division saw 11 managers lose their jobs, with two of those dismissals coming before October had even arrived.
While no manager has yet been sacked this term, the pressure is already building along Premier League touchlines across the country.
The early weeks of the new campaign have been grueling for several of the division's coaches, who find themselves under the microscope after underwhelming returns to club football following the September-October international break.
With that in mind, here are the four Premier League managers most likely to be dismissed first.
Michael Carrick
Having orchestrated Manchester United's revival as interim manager last season, Michael Carrick earned a permanent role in the dugout and rightly accumulated a great deal of goodwill from the club's hierarchy, players, and — perhaps 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 months, with convincing home victories over Ipswich Town and Sabah FK doing little to mask some truly dismal performances in losses to Hull City, Manchester City, Brighton & Hove Albion, and Atlético Madrid.
A 3–0 home defeat to Bournemouth appeared to signal the beginning of the end for Carrick, with potential replacements now being actively assessed.
Carrick has not been helped by the club's transfer team, who focused on reshaping a stale midfield while neglecting to strengthen the defense or attack — a frustration Lisandro Martínez made clear in a fiery outburst following the team's loss at the Metropolitano.
United supporters showed they understood the situation by chanting Carrick's name after the Bournemouth defeat, only to quickly switch to jeers the moment the manager disappeared down the tunnel.
Pierre Sage
Despite leading Crystal Palace to FA Cup, Community Shield, and Conference League glory, Oliver Glasner's exit at the close of last season left a bitter feeling at the club. The Austrian's decision to subsequently join Nottingham Forest — rather than a more prestigious European outfit — only deepened the bewilderment and resentment among the Selhurst Park faithful.
Regardless of how Glasner departed, he has 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 steering them through a title battle with Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1. However, 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.
Victories over Fulham and Forest remain his only Premier League wins so far, and the Eagles have shipped the second-highest number of goals (19) in the division through eight matches. 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 a dressing room dispute, along with growing friction between Sage and the club's board in the wake of a disappointing summer transfer window.
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 notable result despite the club's modest ambitions. Appointing Arbeloa represented a significant gamble — one that appeared destined to fail in the opening weeks of the campaign.
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 he has been able to draw on his connections in the Spanish capital to strengthen Fulham's squad.
Three consecutive Premier League defeats quickly set alarm bells ringing, with some shambolic defending to blame for two of those losses against Chelsea and Crystal Palace. He managed to restore some faith among Fulham supporters with draws against Liverpool and Manchester United, but his position became precarious once more following a late collapse against Ipswich Town.
Back-to-back wins over Hull City and Coventry are hardly the stuff of headlines, but they were vital results, and Arbeloa will be hoping to use them as a springboard to move further clear of the relegation places.
Frank Lampard
Frank Lampard has restored his managerial standing at Coventry City following difficult periods at Chelsea and Everton. After setting aside his pride 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 company with Lampard regardless of how this season unfolds. He merits time and backing as he works to keep Coventry afloat in the world's most demanding league.
Nevertheless, even after recent victories against Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United, the heat is intensifying. Lampard has presided over six defeats in eight Premier League outings, during which his team has managed just six goals — four of those against the Magpies — while conceding 15.
The fixture list has been unkind to Coventry in the early stages of the season, though their upcoming schedule looks considerably more favorable. They have a real opportunity to build on their two wins and accumulate further points before the next international window arrives.
But the Premier League shows no mercy — something Lampard knows better than most. Should results fail to keep improving, Coventry may find themselves compelled to make a change in the dugout.