September 11th 2024.
As the Premier League gears up for its return this Saturday after an eventful international break, Southampton fans are left with little to cheer about so far this season. The recent focus has been on Lee Carsley's performance as interim manager for England, with many believing he has a strong chance at landing the permanent role. This sentiment is reflected in the odds, as Carsley's chances have been slashed from 2/1 to 1/2 ON with Betfred following a comfortable win against Ireland and a victory over Finland.
However, while the race for the England manager's job may seem close to settled, another competition is heating up - the race to see which Premier League manager will be the first to be sacked this season. It may only be three games into the season, but early favorites are already emerging. Unsurprisingly, Erik ten Hag, manager of Manchester United, is at the top of the list after a disappointing start with just three points from nine and a humiliating 4-0 loss to Liverpool. The pressure will only increase as his team faces Southampton, who have yet to earn a single point under new manager Russell Martin.
But Ten Hag is not the only one feeling the heat. Everton, who have also lost their first three games, suffered a shocking 3-2 defeat to Bournemouth after being 2-0 up with just minutes remaining. This has left manager Sean Dyche in a precarious position, with a tough match against Aston Villa coming up this Saturday. Meanwhile, Wolves manager Gary O'Neil will be eager to secure a victory against Newcastle before facing a derby with Aston Villa next weekend.
Out of all the struggling managers, Martin seems to be the most likely to face the axe next. His team could be just what Manchester United needs to ease the pressure on Ten Hag, and if Southampton fail to get a good result against Ipswich and Bournemouth in the coming weeks, the board may take action. Despite being as short as 6/1 with Bet Victor, Martin's odds for the first to be sacked are a tempting 14/1 with Paddy Power and Betfair.
In other sports news, Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill has caused controversy after being dragged out of his car by police over a minor traffic incident before Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Despite the distraction, Hill still put on an impressive performance with 130 yards and a touchdown. He is now 13/2 with Sky Bet to continue his success in the NFL's Thursday night game against Buffalo, and a safe bet at 17/20 with William Hill to score a touchdown at any time.
In the Championship, Sunderland is off to a strong start with four wins out of four and only one goal conceded. They are heavily favored with odds of 5/6 from Ladbrokes and Coral to win against Wayne Rooney's struggling Plymouth. And for those looking to add to their football accumulator, QPR, Stockport, and Barrow are also solid picks for Saturday's matches.
As we await the return of the Premier League, there is much to anticipate and speculate about. From the race for the England manager's job to the competition for the first manager to be sacked, there is no shortage of drama and excitement in the world of football. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis on Manchester United and other top teams as the season unfolds.
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