As the Premier League season motors along, the English top-flight is beginning to settle.

Familiar storylines are emerging from previous campaigns: Man Utd are (still) rubbish, Everton are desperate to make their supporters miserable in new and interesting ways, and the promoted sides are struggling to keep their heads above water.

We’re past the halfway point, and owners and directors have been getting twitchy.

There have been six dugout departures already, with Julen Lopetegui and Sean Dyche already losing their jobs since the turn of the calendar year.

Some mid-season pressure means the potential for sackings remains as a block of teams struggle for form.

However, attention now turns to who will press the eject button next this season? Paddy has you covered with full odds on the Next English Premier League Manager to Leave, which you can find on the Paddy Power website and app. Here’s our summary of the leading contenders for the sack.

Ange Postecoglu

‘I’m not your mate, mate’. Ange Postecoglu has bullishly claimed that second seasons are where he starts to shine, with the Australian confident he can end Tottenham’s 16-year wait for a trophy.

A media darling in his debut campaign, for his affable straight-shooting in press conferences, we all know that can change quickly, mate.

No Manager To Leave

The spate of sackings in recent weeks means the manager market could settle for the time being.

The bulk of the struggling clubs have already binned their bosses, but could we really discount one more axing until the final day?

Ruud Van Nistelrooy

After collecting four points from his first two games as Steve Cooper’s successor, it has quickly gone south for Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Leicester have lost their last five Premier League games and have slumped into the relegation zone.

Pep Guardiola

Could he? It looked like there was a slight chance Pep Guardiola could say adios to Manchester City after their form took a nosedive, but the reigning champions are gradually getting back on track.

Could a potential early exit from the Champions League and FA Cup prompt an early departure for the baldie boss?

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