Next Premier League manager to be sacked odds: Carrick, Sage and Glasner under pressure

The Premier League sack race odds put Michael Carrick and Pierre Sage at the centre of the debate, while Oliver Glasner is also facing scrutiny at Nottingham Forest.

Manchester United’s 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth has intensified the pressure on Carrick. At Crystal Palace, Sage’s side followed a 5-0 loss at Brighton with a 2-0 home defeat by Newcastle. Forest’s difficult start under Glasner adds another managerial storyline.

The latest reports reviewed on Monday, October 26, still describe Sage as Palace’s manager. A replacement market being available does not mean his dismissal has been announced.

Premier League sack race odds: the full market

Carrick is the clear favourite at 1/5 with William Hill in the latest published next-manager-to-leave market. Sage follows at 2/1, with Glasner further back at 20/1.

William Hill prices published October 26, 2026, as reported by Oddspedia and Squawka. Squawka’s update is dated 4pm. Prices are subject to change.

Although commonly called the sack race, this is a market on the next manager to leave. Resignations and other departures may count under a bookmaker’s rules. The prices do not describe each manager’s chance of eventually being dismissed, and they do not establish that a club has made a decision.

Michael Carrick: why is the Manchester United manager favourite?

Sunday’s 3-0 defeat by Bournemouth at Old Trafford followed a difficult sequence that included a 4-1 Champions League loss at Como. The latest market reflects the intensity of that scrutiny: Carrick’s 1/5 price is substantially shorter than any other manager’s.

Sky Sports’ October 25 newspaper roundup relays reports of discussions over Carrick’s future. That is a report about the decision-making process, rather than confirmation that United have dismissed him.

The immediate managerial test is whether he can restore a functioning team quickly: clearer defensive responsibilities, a reliable route to creating chances and a response from players whose confidence is being tested. A price in the market cannot tell us whether United believe he remains the person to deliver that.

United fans’ reaction is more complicated than the odds suggest

As Fan Banter reported after Bournemouth, footage showed supporters singing Carrick’s name while directing anger towards the players and Jason Wilcox. That does not settle the wider fan debate, but it prevents the assumption that a short price means supporters are united in wanting the manager removed.

Pierre Sage: what has gone wrong at Crystal Palace?

Sage is priced at 2/1 with William Hill to be the next Premier League manager to leave his post, according to Squawka’s market update dated 4pm on October 26. Paddy Power’s published market lists him at 5/2.

Published October 26, 2026. William Hill price reported by Squawka; alternative price from Paddy Power. Prices can change.

This is a market on which Premier League manager leaves next. It is not a standalone price on whether Sage will eventually be sacked. The order of other managerial departures matters, and bookmaker settlement rules may include departures other than dismissals.

Why Palace appointed Sage: an outstanding record in France

Sage’s difficult start should be assessed alongside the work that earned him the job. He arrived with recent evidence of reviving a struggling team and then delivering a historic season at another club.

Lyon: from bottom of the table to Europe

Sage took interim charge in November 2023. Lyon were bottom in early December with seven points, but their official account of his appointment the following summer credits him with 46 points from 22 league games, a sixth-place finish and direct Europa League qualification.

He also took Lyon to the 2024 Coupe de France final. The club praised his tactical rigour, composure and ability to transform the team’s football. That was a substantial recovery under pressure, rather than a reputation built only on an attractive style.

Lens: a trophy, second place and Champions League qualification

Lens’ official farewell records a runners-up finish in Ligue 1, 14 home league wins and the first Coupe de France triumph in the club’s history, secured by beating Nice 3-1 in May 2026. Sage was also named Ligue 1 coach of the season at the UNFP awards.

Lens credited his season with 28 wins, four draws and eight defeats in 40 matches — a 70% win rate using the club’s published record. That tally includes cup outcomes; records treating shoot-outs as draws can differ.

Background from Lyon’s official appointment statement and Lens’ official farewell.

Sage’s managerial attributes — and the question Palace face

Sage’s background includes academy leadership and a strong emphasis on coaching and communication. Lens’ account of his Lyon work describes tactical adaptation, including using a back three before a run built largely around a 4-2-3-1. His previous record therefore offers evidence of flexibility, rather than a coach who has only ever used one system.

For Palace, the question is why those strengths have not yet produced a reliable defensive structure in England. His French achievements support the argument for patience; the recent Premier League results provide the argument for intervention. A fair assessment has to consider both.

Next Crystal Palace manager odds

Dyche is the clear favourite in the replacement prices published by Bookies.com on October 26, with Thomas Frank next.

October 26 published prices via Bookies.com. This compares quoted prices from different bookmakers, rather than reproducing one bookmaker’s complete market. Betting entries do not establish contact with the club.

Who could replace Pierre Sage?

Sean Dyche: the leading name in the betting and reports

Dyche offers experience of difficult Premier League situations, as well as the longer-term team building that delivered two Burnley promotions and European qualification.

Sports Mole, citing the Telegraph, reports that he is the front-runner should Palace make a change. His availability following his Nottingham Forest departure makes him a practical name to discuss, but it does not establish that terms have been agreed.

The football question is whether Palace want an immediate emphasis on defensive organisation or remain committed to developing the approach envisaged when Sage arrived. Dyche’s track record would make that an informed choice, although no manager can guarantee safety.

Managerial attributes: Dyche’s coaching masterclass explains compact 4-4-2 and 4-4-1-1 structures, coordinated movement towards the ball and protection of central scoring areas. That provides a specific answer to the defensive-organisation question, although Palace would also need a plan for getting enough attacking output from the squad.

Thomas Frank: experience of building a Premier League team

Frank’s work at Brentford explains his appeal. He established a side capable of competing in the Premier League and working within a clear club structure.

He sits second in the published betting. The attraction would be his experience of making a team competitive against stronger opponents. Palace would still need to assess his interest, the suitability of the current squad and how quickly his methods could translate into results.

Managerial attributes: Frank has described switching between 3-5-2 and 4-3-3 at Brentford according to the opposition. His teams combined pressing and set pieces with the ability to play directly or build through possession. The relevant attribute is adaptability: finding a competitive approach for the players available rather than requiring an ideal squad first.

Robbie Keane: a different route

Keane is third in the quoted prices. Football365’s assessment notes that he is no longer at Ferencvaros, while questioning his experience of managing at the bottom end of a league.

That distinction matters for Palace. A coach’s achievements elsewhere can make him an interesting candidate, but adapting to a Premier League side under immediate pressure is a separate test. His position in the odds should not be presented as confirmation that he has been interviewed.

Kieran McKenna: a question of interest and timing

McKenna’s work at Ipswich makes him a familiar name in managerial markets. Football365 raises the question of whether he would want to take over another club facing a difficult Premier League campaign.

For Palace, interest and timing would be central to any discussion. His 12/1 listing is evidence that bookmakers are offering a price, rather than evidence that he is pursuing the job.

Rob Edwards: an existing working relationship

Edwards has promotion experience with Forest Green and Luton, but his most recent Wolves spell ended in June.

Football Insider reports that Palace sporting director Matt Hobbs favours him, having previously worked with him at Wolves. That is a reported link worth distinguishing from the wider betting list. Palace have not confirmed a shortlist in the material reviewed, and the speculation remains conditional on Sage leaving.

Managerial attributes: Luton highlighted Edwards’ proactive pressing and youth-development work when appointing him. Palace would need to establish how those ideas would protect their defence as well as improve the attack, particularly when the initial press is beaten.

Eddie Howe, Lee Carsley and Scott Parker

The remaining quoted names offer contrasting backgrounds. Howe has extensive Premier League experience, Carsley has worked with England’s Under-21s, and Parker has managed promotion campaigns and top-flight teams.

Those credentials explain why they feature in discussion, but the practical obstacles differ. Availability, willingness to take on the job and Palace’s preferred direction would all need to align. None should be described as an agreed replacement on the strength of an odds listing.

Vítor Pereira: an additional reported option

TEAMtalk’s Graeme Bailey reports that Pereira and Dyche have made themselves available to Palace. The same report says Edwards, Scott Parker and Kieran McKenna have admirers, while also discussing Frank. These are reported links, with no appointment confirmed.

Pereira’s recent work at Wolves and Forest gives him experience of taking over in difficult Premier League circumstances. The appeal would be familiarity with an immediate survival task; Palace would still have to assess whether his approach fits the squad and the direction they want beyond this season.

Additional link: TEAMtalk, syndicated by LiveScore.

Further names in the wider market

Arne Slot, Vítor Matos and Steve Cooper also appear at 16/1 in a wider market roundup published on October 26. These are bookmaker entries, not evidence of approaches or interviews. The distinction matters when comparing them with names appearing in recruitment reports.

Is Roy Hodgson linked with another Palace return?

Hodgson’s history at Selhurst Park makes him an obvious name for supporters to raise when Palace face a difficult spell. However, he does not appear in the current replacement odds lists reviewed for this article, and no current report of an approach was found.

Some search results discussing Hodgson as the favourite refer to March 2023, when he returned following Patrick Vieira’s dismissal. Those prices belong to a previous managerial search and should not be used as current odds.

At this stage, there is insufficient evidence to present Hodgson as a contender for Sage’s job.

Palace fans react: calls for change alongside sympathy for Sage

The X posts reviewed show a divided reaction over where responsibility lies. Some supporters want a new manager, while others question whether Sage has been given the squad and support he needs.

@teamofthe80 called for a change, writing: “We need to swap Sage for a seasoned premier league manager”.

Others directed their frustration higher up the club. @Sean59399183 argued that “sage isn’t the problem”, placing responsibility on the people above him.

@HunterCPFC also expressed sympathy, questioning the quality of the defence available to Sage and describing him as “Clearly a good coach from previous results”.

The disagreement extends to the alternatives: concern about results does not automatically translate into enthusiasm for the names being discussed. These posts illustrate different views, rather than measuring how the whole fanbase feels.

Oliver Glasner at Nottingham Forest: the pressure timeline

Glasner’s situation adds another dimension to the Palace debate. The manager whose achievements Sage was asked to follow is himself facing questions at Forest. The reporting has developed as follows:

• July 6: Forest announced Glasner as head coach after his successful spell at Palace.
• October 12: Football Insider published Mick Brown’s assessment that poor results were increasing the pressure. This was outside commentary, rather than a club statement.
• October 16–18: Pete O’Rourke’s reporting for Football Insider said Forest had no immediate plan to sack Glasner and saw reasons to be patient.
• October 22: Nottingham Forest News, citing The Athletic, reported continued backing from the hierarchy.
• October 23: Forest drew 1-1 at Ipswich, extending a difficult start.
• October 25: A 3 Added Minutes analysis described his position as under threat, while examining problems beyond the coach.
• October 26: The latest published William Hill market listed him at 20/1 to leave next, well behind Carrick and Sage.

That chronology shows growing scrutiny alongside reports of patience. It does not establish that Forest have decided to replace him, or that he is a candidate to return to Palace.

Timeline reporting: Football Insider on Forest’s position, Nottingham Forest News on reported backing and 3 Added Minutes after Ipswich.

What do these managerial decisions come down to?

The odds show where bookmakers see the next departure coming, but each club faces a different judgement. United need an immediate response, Palace must weigh Sage’s French record against their current difficulties, and Forest must decide whether performances justify more time for Glasner.

Palace must weigh the performances, the squad available, the reasons behind the defensive problems and the likely improvement a replacement could deliver. For supporters, the divide is clear: some believe a different manager is necessary, while others fear the same problems would confront whoever takes over.

Additional reporting: Sports Mole on Dyche, Football Insider on possible replacements and Football365’s candidate assessment. Odds and X reactions checked October 26, 2026.