Within the last two seasons, nine managers have lost their jobs as English Premier League clubs fought to rescue poor campaigns and keep their top-flight status.

The rush of dismissals highlights how little time modern managers are given to turn things around in England’s most demanding competition.

Erik ten Hag – Manchester United

Manchester United’s board decided to part ways with Erik ten Hag on October 28, 2024, just after a 2-1 loss to West Ham.

That defeat left United sitting 14th in the table, far below expectations for a club of their size. His time at Old Trafford ended with frustration among fans and questions about the direction of the team.

Steve Cooper – Leicester City

Leicester City dismissed Steve Cooper on November 24, 2024, after collecting only two wins in twelve matches.

The Foxes were flirting with the relegation zone, and the club’s hierarchy chose to act before things got worse. Cooper’s departure was a reminder of how unforgiving Premier League life can be for even the most respected coaches.

Gary O’Neil – Wolverhampton Wanderers

Gary O’Neil’s spell at Wolves came to an end on December 15, 2024, following a 2-1 defeat to newly promoted Ipswich Town.

The home loss proved to be the final straw for the club, which had slipped dangerously close to the bottom three. O’Neil’s time at Molineux promised a rebuild but ended abruptly amid poor results.

Russell Martin – Southampton

That same weekend, Southampton parted company with Russell Martin after a crushing 5-0 loss to Tottenham. His side had managed just one win in sixteen matches.

Appointed with hopes of bringing back the club’s attacking style, Martin couldn’t stop the slide and was let go on December 15, 2024.

Julen Lopetegui – West Ham United

West Ham United relieved Julen Lopetegui of his duties on January 8, 2025. Despite heavy spending during the summer, the results were disappointing, and the performances failed to convince.

The Hammers’ poor start to the campaign left the board with little patience to wait for a turnaround.

Sean Dyche – Everton

Everton sacked Sean Dyche a day later, on January 9, 2025, with the club still hovering around the relegation places. Known for his hard-working, direct approach, Dyche couldn’t find the formula to lift the Toffees.

His exit underlined how tight the margins have become for teams fighting to stay in the league.

Nuno Espírito Santo – Nottingham Forest

Nuno Espírito Santo’s time at Nottingham Forest ended on September 9, 2025. The club had been searching for stability after another shaky start but found themselves struggling for consistency. His departure came as Forest looked for yet another fresh beginning.

Graham Potter – West Ham United

West Ham’s managerial carousel continued with the sacking of Graham Potter on September 27, 2025.

Brought in to steady the side after Lopetegui’s exit, Potter’s tenure was short-lived as results failed to improve. It was another chapter in a turbulent season for the London club.

Ange Postecoglou – Nottingham Forest

Ange Postecoglou’s brief stay at Nottingham Forest was one of the shortest in recent memory. Appointed on September 9, 2025, and dismissed by October 18, he lasted just 39 days.

Forest failed to win a single match during his tenure, recording two draws and six losses. The club decided to act quickly before slipping further down the table.

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