As Newcastle United almost discovered last year, a slow start to the campaign can have disastrous effects come the end of the year.
The Magpies went 14 games without a win last season and although they ultimately secured survival with relative ease come May, they had to become one of the most in-form teams in the league in order to achieve this.
After a summer of shaping the squad, managers will be under pressure to deliver from the off, or they could be facing the sack from ever more anxious owners.
With the World Cup mid-season, next year could be a season like no other in the Premier League, however, one guarantee is that there will be one or two managers that pay the price for on-field failings.
Here, courtesy of odds provided by Betfair, we take a look at the odds given to each manager to be first sacked next season:
5. Thomas Tuchel - 9/1
Chelsea are entering a new-era but the bookies believe Tuchel could pay the price if they get off to a poor start next season. Photo: Clive Rose
6. Brendan Rodgers - 10/1
Leicester City have no distractions this season and will be hoping to improve on their mid-table finish last year. Photo: Mike Hewitt
7. Scott Parker - 10/1
Bournemouth don’t tend to sack managers often, but they will want to avoid a return straight back to the Championship - Parker will be the man, at least for now, to try and make sure that is achieved. Photo: Mike Hewitt
8. Mikel Arteta - 14/1
Arteta did a great job last season and almost guided the Gunners to the Champions League, however, their late stumble may worry supporters who will want their side to start strongly this time around. Photo: Stuart MacFarlane