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:
13. Graham Potter - 20/1
Brighton were superb at times last season and although there were a couple rumblings of discontent, it’s clear that Potter has the Seagulls heading in the right direction. Photo: Charlie Crowhurst
14. Thomas Frank - 25/1
Brentford’s first season in the Premier League couldn’t have gone any better and Frank perfectly suits the way the club wants to move in the future. Photo: Alex Davidson
15. David Moyes - 25/1
West Ham continue to go from strength to strength under Moyes but he will want backed in the transfer market this summer. Photo: Clive Rose
16. Erik Ten Hag - 33/1
Manchester United’s new boss has a great job on his hands and although there is a lot to fix at Old Trafford, Ten Hag will likely be given the time he needs to implement great changes. Photo: Ash Donelon