A new Premier League season always brings fresh challenges, and the pressure on managers to deliver results is relentless. While some clubs enjoy stability, others are quick to scrutinise their head coaches if early results falter. From relegation battles to top-four ambitions, the heat is already on several dugouts.
Read Also: 5 Highest paid Premier League manager wages for 2024
Nuno Espirito Santo became the first casualty of the campaign, sacked by Nottingham Forest on September 9, 2025, after a public fallout with owner Evangelos Marinakis over transfer policy and squad readiness. His dismissal has left fans and pundits asking: Who could be the next manager?
Read Also: Ratcliffe holds emergency talks with Amorim amid Man United’s poor start
Ruben Amorim – Manchester United
Last season’s finish: 15th
Manchester United are under huge pressure after recording their lowest-ever league finish last season. Despite significant investment in Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko, Amorim’s side have made a shaky start, sitting 11th with two wins, two defeats and a draw from their first five matches. Having even offered to resign without compensation in the summer, the scrutiny on the Portuguese coach is intensifying.
Graham Potter – West Ham United
Last season’s finish: 14th
Potter’s position at West Ham already looks precarious. Four defeats and just one win from their opening fixtures leave the Hammers in 19th place, with 13 goals conceded. Co-owner Karren Brady has publicly backed him, but the pressure will mount quickly if results don’t improve in their fight for survival.
Keith Andrews – Brentford
Last season’s finish: 10th
The former set-piece coach faces a steep learning curve after replacing Thomas Frank, who departed for Tottenham. With key players like Bryan Mbeumo and Christian Norgaard leaving, Brentford risk slipping backwards. Andrews has yet to convince that he can maintain the Bees’ impressive Premier League standards.
Scott Parker – Burnley
Last season’s finish: Championship promotion
Parker replaced Vincent Kompany and has worked to strengthen Burnley’s defence, but the loss of goalkeeper James Trafford is a major blow. Survival is the only aim, but early struggles could test the board’s patience with the former Fulham and Bournemouth boss.
Unai Emery – Aston Villa
Last season’s finish: 8th
Villa’s start has been alarmingly poor, with three draws, two defeats and just one goal scored in their first five matches. The sluggish form, compounded by frustration over transfer activity, has left them languishing in the relegation zone. Unless results pick up, Emery could find himself under increasing pressure.
Join BusinessDay whatsapp Channel, to stay up to date
Open In Whatsapp
