The sack race: Which Premier League managers are already at risk after five games?

The sack race: Which Premier League managers are already at risk after five games?

Roberto De Zerbi and Michael Carrick are feeling the heat just five games in

Man Utd and Spurs struggles laid bare in Premier League manager rankings

This way for a decisive scientific answer to the most vital question of the Premier League so far: is Carrick even worse than De Zerbi?

Five Premier League Managers Under Pressure After Five Games in 2026/27

After five matches of the 2026/27 Premier League season, pressure is mounting on Roberto De Zerbi, Michael Carrick, Álvaro Arbeloa, Frank Lampard and Andoni Iraola. Poor starts, tactical concerns and difficult fixtures await Tottenham, Manchester United, Fulham, Coventry City and Liverpool after the international break, with upcoming results potentially determining each manager’s future.

The Premier League sack race - Spurs, Man Utd & Nottingham Forest managers in trouble

Which managers are in danger of getting sacked early in the Premier League season? We look at why Spurs & Manchester United are among the clubs who could make a change.