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Premier League Managers’ Sack Race: Who’s next of Lampard, Gerrard, or Rodgers?

By Varun Aithal

Leicester City's Northern Irish manager Brendan Rodgers (R) and Everton's English manager Frank Lampard (L) watch from the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Everton and Leicester City at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on April 20, 2022. - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Lindsey Parnaby / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images)
Leicester City's Northern Irish manager Brendan Rodgers (R) and Everton's English manager Frank Lampard (L) watch from the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Everton and Leicester City at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on April 20, 2022. - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Lindsey Parnaby / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images) /
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It has just been six weeks into the new Premier League season. After spending £1.9 billion in the summer, fans expected a thrilling and exciting title race. However, the dynamics of the league have taken a sharp turn. Rather than a title race, we are about to experience a managerial sack race in the next few gameweeks.

Out of 20 Premier League clubs, two clubs have already parted ways with their manager. Bournemouth got rid of Scott Parker after the 9-0 defeat against Liverpool whereas Chelsea decided to sack Thomas Tuchel after their first Champions League game which was also a defeat.

The firing of Parker and Tuchel has turned fans’ attention towards other managers. There are few bosses in the league whose teams have not delivered on their potential to date. The list consists of Frank Lampard (Everton), Steve Gerrard (Aston Villa), and Brendan Rodgers (Leicester City).

Premier League Managerial Sack Race: Who is Next?

#1) Brendan Rodgers
Club: Leicester City
League Position: 20th

The Leicester City gaffer is on the hot seat after a poor start to the Premier League campaign. After six gameweeks, the former Liverpool manager has only one point to his name. Foxes have lost five games and conceded 16 goals already.

One reason behind the poor performance is the lack of transfers in the summer window. They have sent Hamza Choudhury and George Hirst on loan and have sold Wesley Fofana and Kasper Schmeichel.

They have replaced Wesley Fofana with Wout Faes from Stade Reims and Kasper Schmeichel with Alex Smithies. The lack of options in the midfield after the temporary departure of Hamza Choudhury has also created an imbalance for Rodgers.

Foxes will face Tottenham Hotspur, Nottingham Forest, AFC Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, and Leeds United in the next five Premier League fixtures. The side has to kick start their campaign soon if Brendan Rodgers looks to keep the job.

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