When is Premier League 'sacking season' - and who should be worried?
Premier League managers are facing increased pressure as the 'sacking season' approaches, typically peaking in November and December. Data shows a historical trend of clubs making managerial changes before the winter transfer window.
Why it matters
This analysis provides context on the volatility of professional football management and the strategic timing of club board decisions.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Could Manchester United's Michael Carrick become the first Premier League manager to lose his job this season?
It's the last thing Manchester United boss Michael Carrick will want to read - as pressure piles on his future after Wednesday's Champions League humiliation in Como - but sacking season is just around the corner.
He won't be the only one looking anxiously over his shoulder, though.
Last season those Premier League managers - or head coaches, as a majority of top-flight bosses are now officially titled - who vacated their roles had been in charge for an average of 310 days.
Is 10 months long enough for a coach to implement their vision, sign the players they want and connect with the fanbase?
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