Supercomputer Predicts 5 Premier League Manager to Be Sacked First in 2025/26 Season

Supercomputer Predicts 5 Premier League Manager to Be Sacked First in 2025/26 Season

  • The 2025/26 Premier League season will kick off tomorrow, August 15, 2025, with Liverpool facing Bournemouth
  • Arne Slot led Liverpool to the title in his first season and will begin the defence of their title against the Cherries
  • A Supercomputer has predicted five managers to have a high probability of facing the sack early this season

A Supercomputer has predicted the five Premier League managers who have the highest probability of getting sacked during the 2025/26 season.

The new Premier League season kicks off tomorrow, August 15, 2025, with champions Liverpool hosting AFC Bournemouth at Anfield.

Ruben Amorim, Manchester United, ACF Fiorentina, Old Trafford, England.
Ruben Amorim faces the sack if results don't improve at Manchester United. Photo by Matt McNulty.
Source: Getty Images

Arne Slot incredibly led the Reds to the title in his first season after replacing former manager Jürgen Klopp, who spent nine successful seasons at Merseyside.

Nine Premier League managers were sacked last season, including Ange Postecoglou, despite leading Tottenham to their first trophy in 17 years.

Legit.ng looks at the five managers with the highest probability of losing their jobs this season, as called by Sports Casting.

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Supercomputer predicts managers to be sacked

1. Daniel Farke - Leeds United

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke is predicted to be sacked first in the new Premier League season after leading the club to promotion with 100 points in the Championship, finishing ahead of Burnley on goal difference.

The risk factors for the German include previous Premier League failure of six wins in 49 league games in charge of Norwich City, including two relegations.

2. Keith Andrews - Brentford

The manager steps in to fill the big boots left by Thomas Frank, who left Brentford to join Tottenham Hotspur as Postecoglou’s replacement.

Andrews is predicted to be sacked because of no prior experience. He was previously a set-piece coach in his first senior role. The Bees have lost Bryan Mbeumo, Christian Norgaard and could also lose Yoane Wissa in this transfer window.

3. Ruben Amorim - Manchester United

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The Portuguese manager won only nine points from December to May after replacing Erik ten Hag, the worst period in Manchester United’s recent history. He also lost the Europa League final to Tottenham.

The former Sporting Lisbon manager has been backed in the transfer market, but is at risk of losing his job because of tough early fixtures and instant pressure to deliver.

Bryan Mbeumo, Ruben Amorim, Matheus Cunha, Old Trafford, Manchester United, Stefano Pioli, England.
Ruben Amorim and two of Manchester United's new signings at Old Trafford. Photo by Matt McNulty.
Source: Getty Images

4. Regis Le Bris - Sunderland

The French manager led Sunderland to win the EFL Championship playoff and returned to the top-flight for the first time in 10 years.

He has been backed in the transfer market, but is at risk of losing his job because of inexperience. Opta Analyst predicted Sunderland as one of the clubs expected to be relegated this season.

5. Scott Parker - Burnley

Scott Parker’s previous Premier League adventures have all ended in a sack or relegation, and he is predicted to face either of the two or both with Burnley this season.

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Some of the risk factors hanging over him include the newly-promoted team syndrome and his lack of tactical adaptability to contain the strength of superior teams.

Supercomputer predicts Premier League winner

Legit.ng reported that a Supercomputer predicted Liverpool to retain their Premier League title in the new season after improving last season's squad.

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal will have to manage a second place yet again, while Manchester United’s best recovery is to finish 12th this season after finishing 14th last season.

Source: Legit.ng

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Elijah Odetokun (Sports Editor) Elijah Odetokun is a Nigerian sports editor at Legit.ng. He has four years of working experience and holds a Bachelor of Agriculture from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, and a Diploma in Freelance and Sports Writing from the London School of Journalism. Email: elijah.odetokun@sportsbrief.com