Whether it’s teams at the top end of the table hoping a change could better their chances for trophies, or whether it’s teams at the bottom feeling a change is the best way to avoid being sucked into a relegation battle, managers across the Premier League could be feeling the pressure as the new year approaches.
For once at Newcastle though, the managerial situation looks calm as Eddie Howe and his team continue to lead Newcastle’s assault on the top end of the table - but what about their rivals?
Here, according to Sky Bet, we take a look at which Premier League managers could be fearing the sack and which are viewed as being relatively comfortable in their current post.
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(note: all odds correct at time of writing)
5. Unai Emery (66/1)
Emery has only taken charge of three league games as Villa boss, but two wins and a defeat to Liverpool is not a bad return for the former Arsenal man. Photo: Andrew Powell
6. Jurgen Klopp (50/1)
Liverpool had a slow start to the season but the winter break has allowed the Reds to reset. The addition of Cody Gakpo will be a huge boost and one that will probably help Liverpool secure at least a Champions League spot this season. Photo: OLI SCARFF
7. Julen Lopetegui (50/1)
Lopetegui finally made his way to Wolverhampton in November and had six weeks to work with his new squad over the break for the World Cup. Their Carabao Cup win and last-gasp victory over Everton at Goodison Park was the perfect start to life at Molineux for him. Photo: Naomi Baker
8. Erik ten Hag (50/1)
The Manchester United boss had a tricky start to life at Old Trafford but has been able to stamp his mark on the side and get the Red Devil’s into a very promising league position as the halfway mark of the season approaches. Photo: Ash Donelon