Rafa Benitez installed as second-favourite for job at Newcastle United's Premier League rivals
Slaven Bilic was sacked as manager of West Brom this afternoon.
By James Copley
Published 16th Dec 2020, 13:51 BST- 1 min read
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Interestingly, BetVictor are pricing former Newcastle United and Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce as 1/6 favourite to be named the next permanent manager.
The 66-year-old is ahead of second favourites Eddie Howe and another former Magpies boss Rafa Benitez at 12/1.
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Hide AdAlex Neil is priced at 16/1 alongside Tony Pulis and Nigel Pearson among others.


In the summer of 2019, Benítez was appointed manager of Chinese Super League side Dalian Professional, signing a two-and-a-half-year deal.