Pochettino, EtH and other managers under pressure ahead of Premier League’s festive period

Most European leagues have gone into breaks until the new year, but the Premier League only gets busier during the festive period, with games every three days.

The league has witnessed two managerial departures at this point. Chris Heckingbottom replaced Paul Wilder at Sheffield United, while Steve Cooper was replaced by Nuno Espirito Santo at Nottingham Forest.

4 PL managers who could be sacked next

1. Roy Hodgson

The veteran manager returned to Crystal Palace last season to help the club avoid relegation after Patrick Vieira was sacked. He steered the club to safety and was made permanent. He was already on an ultimatum before a comeback draw against Manchester City saved him. That may be short if results worsen during the busy festive season.

2. Vincent Kompany

Kompany’s Burnley won the EFL Championship emphatically and were promoted to the Premier League. A return of eight points in the first 17 games has the Clarets 19th on the log. It won’t be long before patience runs out for the Manchester City legend, and he is shown the exit door.

3. Erik ten Hag

The Dutch manager oversaw Manchester United breaking their six-year trophy drought last year with the Carabao Cup. This season has seen inconsistent results amid rumours Sir Jim Ratcliffe could sack him when he takes over football operations, Per Sky Sports, and he’s not helping matters with the performance.

4. Mauricio Pochettino

Pochettino came in to steady Chelsea’s sinking ship and has an array of players worth over £1 billion to choose from. So far, the team looked like one that needs almost the same amount of investment. The win over Sheffield and reaching the Carabao Cup semi-final has softened the ground for him.