Will the three-week break put more pressure on managers?
Premier League managers Alvaro Arbeloa of Fulham and Michael Carrick of Manchester United are facing intense pressure following poor starts to the season. The upcoming three-week international break has sparked speculation that struggling clubs may use the time to make managerial changes.
Why it matters
Managerial stability in the Premier League has significant financial and competitive implications for top-tier football clubs.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Fulham coach Alvaro Arbeloa and Manchester United boss Michael Carrick have endured difficult starts to the season
Football issues correspondent Published 10 minutes ago Three weeks is a long time in football - especially if you are a manager struggling for results.
So far this season two coaches have lost their jobs - Paul Heckingbottom at Preston North End and Michael Duff at Wycombe Wanderers.
But plenty of others will be looking over their shoulders heading into the new, extended international break.
That includes the managers of Fulham and Manchester United, who on Sunday meet at Craven Cottage in the final fixture before players jet off around the world with their countries.
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