Should Premier League strugglers stick or twist as pressure on managers mounts? | Andrew Beasley

Unusually, all clubs in the top flight have the same manager with whom they began the season – but the first sacking may not be far away

No Premier League manager has yet lost his job this season. In only three of the past 10 campaigns was November reached without a club making a managerial change.

The 2026-27 season commencing with 11 managers who were appointed at some point in 2026 has probably contributed to the early season stability. They have to be given a chance to fashion their side as they see fit. But with roughly a quarter of the season played and only one more round of fixtures before an international break, the first sacking may not be far away.