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- Betting sites continue to make Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa the clear favourite in the Sack Race at 2/1 (33.3% implied probability), with his side still winless in the league this season.
- Fulham's 0-0 draw away at Liverpool on Saturday eased some of the pressure on Arbeloa, but it hasn't shifted BetVictor's market at all.
- Roberto De Zerbi is next in the betting at 6/1 (14.3%), with Frank Lampard (13/2), Unai Emery and Pierre Sage (both 8/1) completing the current list of contenders.
Arbeloa Remains Under Pressure Despite Liverpool Point
Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa remains the clear favourite among bookmakers in the dreaded Sack Race market, with his side still winless in the league this season.
Fulham drew 0-0 away at Liverpool on Saturday, a result that eased some pressure on Arbeloa ahead of the international break, but it hasn't changed the market at all, with BetVictor still making him the 2/1 favourite to be the first manager to go this season.
A single decent result away from home rarely does enough to shift the betting significantly, especially when the underlying league position remains as difficult as Fulham's currently is, proven here.
While Arbeloa remains the clear market leader, a run of poor results for any of the chasing pack could quickly close the gap.
Next Premier League Manager To Leave Odds
| Next Premier League Manager To Leave | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Alvaro Arbeloa | 2/1 | 33.3% |
| Roberto De Zerbi | 6/1 | 14.3% |
| Frank Lampard | 13/2 | 13.3% |
| Unai Emery | 8/1 | 11.1% |
| Pierre Sage | 8/1 | 11.1% |
Arbeloa's 2/1 price gives him an implied 33.3% chance of being the next manager to leave, comfortably clear of the rest of the field.
Roberto De Zerbi is the next best fancied at 6/1 (14.3%), with Frank Lampard close behind at 13/2 (13.3%).
Bottom Of The Table
Arsenal and Man City lead the way with 12 points from a possible 12, but it's the bottom of the table that matters most for the Sack Race. Here's how the bottom eight currently reads.
| Position | Club | MP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Man Utd | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 14 | Sunderland | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
| 15 | Bournemouth | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| 16 | Palace | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 3 |
| 17 | Spurs | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -5 | 2 |
| 18 | Fulham | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 1 |
| 19 | Aston Villa | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -6 | 1 |
| 20 | Coventry | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -10 | 0 |
Fulham's solitary point from four games leaves them 18th, just above fellow strugglers Aston Villa and bottom club Coventry, both still searching for a first win.
Why The Chasing Pack Can't Be Ruled Out
Markets like this have a habit of moving fast once a bad week hits, and with four names bunched between 6/1 and 8/1, there's very little separating the rest of the field.
A single bad defeat or a public vote of no confidence from a club's board can be enough to send any one of these prices tumbling overnight.
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Where To Bet On The Sack Race
BetVictor have priced up this market in full, and you can read more about what they offer via our BetVictor review.
For football markets, our guide to the best football betting sites is also worth a browse.
