Premier League manager could be sacked as odds slashed on him becoming first boss to be axed this season

The first Premier League sacking of the season could be on the horizon after odds were slashed on the back of the weekend’s results.

Last season saw the most managerial sacks ever in a Premier League season after 14 managers were axed, beating the previous record of 10.

So far in the 23/24 season, the likes of Erik ten Hag, Paul Heckingbottom and Mauricio Pochettino have all been under pressure after poor starts with their respective clubs.

Bournemouth could be the first club to sack their manager this season with Andoni Iraola now under intense scrutiny.

The Cherries are yet to taste victory this season as they are currently in 19th place in the Premier League table after Saturday’s 2-1 defeat by Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The Spaniard is now the odds-on favourite to get sacked after being priced at 8/11 by Betfair.

Sheffield United boss Heckinghambottom is the second favourite and United boss Ten Hag is third.

However, the Daily Mail claimed that sources close to Bournemouth said that Iraola is not close to the sack just yet.

Speaking after the defeat by Wolves, Iraola said: “We have to be worried. Now it’s a matter of finding ways to win. I haven’t talked with the board but it’s not a matter of my situation.

“It is a matter of how we can solve this in the best way. Nobody should be concerned about me, they should be concerned about Bournemouth winning games.”

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He added: “I am sure the supporters shouldn't care about me, they care about their team winning games it has to be like this,' said the Bournemouth manager.

“All the games not only this one are things that are costing us the wins because even against Forest at the end it was a mistake, today winning and then situations with things. You are going to have mistakes but they are costing us too much.”

Bournemouth are back in Premier League action on Saturday as they take on fellow strugglers Burnley at the Vitality Stadium.

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