Frank Lampard, Solskjaer among top Premier League managers to be sacked this season

Frank Lampard, Solskjaer among top Premier League managers to be sacked this season

Oluwatomiwa Babalola
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:44 PM
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- Frank Lampard ranks among top five managers to be sacked before the end of this season

- Man United boss Solskjaer, Steve Bruce, Roy Hodgson and Javi Gracia all complete the top five bosses shortlisted to be shown the exit doors by their employers

- Newcastle new boss Bruce ranks number one on the list while Solskjaer is third to go according to bookmakers

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been tipped among top five managers to be sacked this summer despite kicking off the 2019-20 season on a bright note.

The Norwegian tactician guided his Red Devils armies to a 4-0 victory over Chelsea at Old Trafford last weekend.

With Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Daniel James firing the hosts to convincing win in their opening Premier League meeting.

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However, bookmakers according to SunSport believes the Man United legend will be the third coach to be sacked despite just one match into the season.

Newcastle boss Steve Bruce tops the list of managers who will be shown the exit doors before the season wraps up.

The 58-year-old took over from Rafa Benitez this summer but his first match in charge of the club ended in 1-0 defeat to Arsenal at the Saint James' Park.

Bruce's men battle Norwich City in their next game after which they face another top EPL side Tottenham Hotsour at their new Stadium towards the end of this month.

And the results of his first few matches at the club might shape what his future will look like with the Magpies.

Second on the list of possible managers to be sacked is Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson after failing to beat 10-man Everton in their opening fixture at the Goodison Park.

Watford boss Javi Gracia has also be listed among the under fire managers who might be shown the exit doors before the end of the season.

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The bookies believe Man United boss (7/1 odds) will be sacked way before the Hornets handler with 9/1 odds will be sent parking by his employers.

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard is the most unlike manager to be sacked this season despite his poor start.

Despite being humiliated 4-0 at Old Trafford in his side's opening EPL fixture, the bookies believe the Englishman will stay on the job longer than the above named coaches this season.

The 41-year old has been priced at 10/1 odds as the Blues face Liverpool in the UEFA Super Cup clash at the Vodafone Arena.

Lampard took over from Maurizio Sarri, who left the Stamford Bridge club after just one year to join Juventus.

Legit.ng earlier reported that Alexis Sanchez was said to have been involved in a serious training ground bust-up with Man United youngster Mason Greenwood with pair exchanging hot words.

According to UK Sun report, the 30-year-old Sanchez, who returned from the Copa America with a hamstring injury was fouled by the youngster during his first training session.

At the last count, the ex-Arsenal man is keen to regain match fitness, with Man United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer assuring him he remains a vital part of his plans going into the new season.

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