Villa boss Steven Gerrard favourite to be next Premier League manager to get the sack
- Scott Allen
- 17 October 2022
Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard is now favourite to be the next manager to get axed from the Premier League, replacing Ralph Hasenhuttl in the position nobody wants.
Villa's 2-0 defeat to Chelsea on Sunday sees Gerrard now as short as 5/4 with many bookies, as the former Liverpool legend left the pitch to chants of 'sacked in the morning'.
The defeat left Villa 16th, just a point above the relegation zone, however with matches against Fulham and Brentford to come Gerrard has a big opportunity to turn his team's fortunes around.
"I'd be stupid not to be aware of where we're at and accept that. Every time I have spoken I have fronted that up, I won't hide from the criticism," said Gerrard after the defeat to Chelsea.
"I was aware of all the shouts which came from behind the bench but I don't think all of them were directed at me from a personal point of view.
"I heard a group singing from the Holte End, I'm aware of it all. I have to accept it and try to do everything I can to change the way they are feeling."
Despite a much needed point at home to West Ham on Sunday, Saints boss Hasenhuttl still hasn't moved away from the danger zone. Although his odds have drifted slightly, he is now a best priced 3/1 to be the next manager to get sacked.
Leicester boss
Brendan Rodgers is still third favourite to depart next at 4/1, his odds remaining unmoved after the 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace.
Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper had a small stay of execution last week after signing a new contract, but the 1-0 defeat to Wolves saw his odds plummet from 33/1 to 8/1.
Jesse Marsch (16/1) is the other big mover after Leeds' defeat to Arsenal, while Jurgen Klopp has drifted a few steps to 25/1 after the victory over Manchester City.
