When is Premier League 'sacking season' - and who should be worried?

What the report says

BBC Sport Football reports that Premier League clubs are approaching the period commonly known as "sacking season," when managerial departures become more frequent. The piece says this pattern usually peaks in November and December, with boards often choosing to make changes around the autumn international breaks, before Christmas and ahead of the winter transfer window. It notes that, over the league’s history, manager tenures have become shorter again in recent seasons, with last season’s average departing spell described as one of the lowest on record.

The article highlights Manchester United manager Michael Carrick as one of the main early-season figures under pressure, following a heavy defeat at Como and reported tension after comments from players including Bruno Fernandes and Lisandro Martinez. The report also points to other coaches who may be watched closely in the weeks ahead, including Oliver Glasner at Nottingham Forest, Regis le Bris at Sunderland, Marco Rose at Bournemouth and Pierre Sage at Crystal Palace.

BBC Sport places this in the wider context of a league where clubs are often quick to act when results dip, especially because relegation can carry major financial consequences. It says that although no Premier League manager has been sacked yet this season, the coming weeks could bring the first change if results do not improve.