Premier League sack race: Solskjaer's odds slashed following Villa defeat

Sacking managers has become a key part of life in the professional game as clubs lean towards a 'grass is greener' approach to on-field matters.

Of course some clubs really benefit from making early managerial changes, however there's always a club who suffer the consequences of a quick-fix-gone-wrong.

As expected, some Premier League bosses are already looking nervously over their shoulder.

Manchester United are one club who are enduring a difficult time at the moment.

After being knocked out of the League Cup by West Ham on Wednesday night the Red Devils suffered defeat against Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday to heap further pressure on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Ladbrokes have now cut Solskjaer into just 5/2 to be out of a job by Christmas Day 2021 - with Cristiano Ronaldo tipped to replace him!

That said he still isn't the favourite to be sacked next.

As per the latest from Oddschecker, it's Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce who is the most likely to be the FIRST manager sacked.

The Magpies have endured a difficult start to the new season and with fans less-than impressed with Bruce, it seems that pressure is building on Tyneside.

Tottenham's Nuno Espirito Santo, Norwich City's Daniel Farke and Wolves boss Bruno Lage are also contenders, according to the Bookies.

At the other end of the list are Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, Chelsea's Thomas Tuchel and Manchester City gaffer Pep Guardiola who are near-certainties to keep hold of their prestigious roles.