Crystal Palace's Roy Hodgson is more than 70% likely to be the next Premier League manager to leave his post.
After their 5-0 obliteration at the hands of Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal, Roy Hodgson is now a best price 2/5 on BetVictor in the latest next Premier League manager to leave odds market.
A limp exit in the FA Cup 3rd round at Goodison Park followed by a 5-0 defeat in the league is never a good combination. With Palace falling closer and closer to the dreaded relegation zone, do the club need to act to prolong their 11-year stay in the Premier League?
The fans have also not been pleased by recent decisions surrounding the club as it was, but recent weeks and performances have ramped up the pressure on the 76-year-old. Banners were unfurled during and at full time at the Emirates, directed at the manager and owners.
Who are the potential managers for Crystal Palace?
Graham Potter
Fans will be quick to notice that Graham Potter was in attendance at the Emirates on Saturday, with the former Brighton and Chelsea manager potentially being eyed up for the Selhurst Park role.
He has been out of a job since April 2023 and could sever ties with his Brighton supporters for good by moving to their M23 derby rivals.
Jose Mourinho
Another name that has floated around is Jose Mourinho after his sacking at AS Roma last week. The Portuguese manager might see Palace as a considerable step backwards from his previous roles at Chelsea, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Inter Milan, but is the ‘Special One’ willing to compromise to secure a return to the English game.
Steve Cooper
Another name in the hat to replace Roy Hodgson is Steve Cooper, who was recently sacked as Nottingham Forest manager. Cooper guided Forest to safety in his first Premier League season, but diminishing results sealed the fate of the Welsh manager.
With those names in the spotlight, Palace might cut ties with Hodgson sooner rather than later. The odds about Hodgson in the sack race market suggests him leaving Selhurst Park for a second time is more a question of when, not if.
Premier League Sack Race Odds
| Sack Race | Best Odds | Worst Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Roy Hodgson | 2/5 | 1/4 |
| Erik Ten Hag | 5/1 | 9/2 |
| Eddie Howe | 6/1 | 13/2 |
| Vincent Kompany | 10/1 | 9/1 |
| Mauricio Pochettino | 25/1 | 16/1 |
Who is the bookmakers' favourite manager to be sacked?
Roy Hodgson is the bookmakers’ favourite to be the next Premier League manager to leave his post at 2/5 (implied 71% chance). Man United manager Erik ten Hag is the second favourite at 5/1.
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