Premier League ‘sack race’: Newcastle, Leeds, Everton and West Ham managers assessed - photo gallery
Vieira joined Crystal Palace at the beginning of last season and guided them to a comfortable mid-table finish.
It looked like the Frenchman would repeat this feat this season, however, no wins in 11 games and a slide towards the wrong end of the table has seen the Palace board act with just 11 games of the season to go.
The crunch end of the season is approaching as managers up and down the division sweat over their future with results becoming more and more crucial as the games tick by.
Here, according to Paddy Power, 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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The crunch end of the season is approaching as managers up and down the division sweat over their future with results becoming more and more crucial as the games tick by.
5. Roberto De Zerbi (125/1)
De Zerbi took over from Graham Potter at the Amex Stadium and has continued his fine work with the Seagulls having a genuine shot of qualifying for European football this season. Photo: Mike Hewitt
6. Eddie Howe (125/1)
After a slight dip in results, Newcastle returned to winning ways against Wolves to reaffirm their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League. Howe has the backing of the Newcastle United fans and the owners as the Magpies continue their assault on the upper echelons of the Premier League table. Photo: Naomi Baker
7. Thomas Frank (80/1)
Brentford could qualify for Europe this season, such is the stunning work Frank and co have done at the Gtech Brentford Community Stadium. Photo: Clive Rose
8. Unai Emery (66/1)
Aston Villa aren’t in any relegation danger, nor will they likely compete for European places. Emery will likely be using this time to assess his squad ahead of what could be a busy summer transfer window at Villa Park. Photo: BEN STANSALL