December 8th 2024.
The pressure is on for West Ham's manager, Julen Lopetegui, as he fights to keep his job. He will have a chance to prove himself in Monday night's Premier League game against Wolves, with both managers knowing that their positions are at stake. After a series of disappointing performances and results, the boards of both teams are running out of patience and a win is crucial in order to keep their jobs.
West Ham is still reeling from their loss to Leicester last Tuesday, despite having an impressive 31 shots. On the other hand, Wolves are recovering from a crushing 4-0 defeat against Everton, which led to angry fans calling for manager Gary O'Neil to be fired. It's a critical moment for both teams, as a draw could mean the end for Lopetegui, who has only managed to secure four points out of the last 15 available.
While Wolves have managed to gather eight points in their last six games, their momentum seems to have come to a halt after their heavy loss at Goodison Park. Lopetegui is currently the favorite to be the next Premier League manager to leave his post, with odds of 6/4 from Sky Bet. If he does get sacked, Graham Potter is the top choice to take over, with odds of 3/1 from BetMGM. There is also speculation about former West Ham player Michael Carrick, with odds of 16/1 from Bet Victor.
Meanwhile, the pressure is also on Wolves' manager, Gary O'Neil, who is currently at odds of 2/1 from Sky Bet to be the next to go. Russell Martin is next on the list, with odds of 9/4 from Bet Victor, as he continues to hold on to his position at Southampton despite being eight points from safety and having the worst goal difference in the league.
The odds are in favor of West Ham for Monday's game, with Betfred offering 19/20 for them to win. All eyes will be on Jarrod Bowen, with odds of 6/1 to score the first goal and 2/1 to score at any time. A 2-1 home win is also a possibility, with odds of 17/2 from bet365.
In other sports news, the Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys will go head to head in a Monday Night Football showdown. The Bengals, who have lost three games in a row, will be looking to bounce back after a close loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, while the Cowboys will try to redeem themselves after a lackluster win against the New York Giants. The odds are in favor of the Bengals, with Ladbrokes and Coral offering 5/4 for them to win by more than 5.5 points. JaMarr Chase is also a player to watch, with odds of 11/2 from Betway to score the first touchdown.
In horse racing, Nicky Henderson's Jonbon is the favorite to win the Queen Mother Championship Chase at the Cheltenham Festival in March, with odds of 11/4 from BetMGM. This comes after Jonbon's impressive back-to-back wins at the Tingle Creek crowns at Sandown, making him the first horse since Kauto Star in 2006 to achieve this feat.
In other news, Dan Ashworth has left his position as sporting director at Manchester United after just five months. And in cricket, India's Mohammed Siraj has accused Australian player Travis Head of lying and abusing him during a heated clash in their recent match. Lastly, teenage sprinter Gout Gout has broken the 200m record, with many comparing him to the legendary Usain Bolt.
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