Next Premier League manager sacked: Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper odds-on favourite to be axed, David Moyes behind
STEVE COOPER is favourite to be the next Premier League manager relieved of his duties.
That's according to bookmakers Betfair, who've adjusted their betting markets following another massive round of top-flight action.
The Nottingham Forest boss entered the weekend at 10/11 to become the 14th managerial casualty of the 2022-23 campaign.
But he's now available at 17/20 following the defeat to Aston Villa.
Forest lost 2-0 courtesy of second-half goals from Bertrand Traore and Ollie Watkins, which extended their winless run to nine matches (D3, L6).
They have now slipped into the relegation zone and are second-favourites to drop straight back into the Championship.
Owner Evangelos Marinakis recently backed Cooper to stay in charge after "false and disruptive reporting" about his future at the City Ground.
But that resolve will be severely tested with Manchester United, Liverpool and Brighton coming up in their next three fixtures. Forest also have clashes against Chelsea and Arsenal in their remaining eight games.
No Manager To Leave is the next most likely scenario at 7/2 according to Betfair, and David Moyes follows at 11/2.
The Hammers boss is fast losing the support of the West Ham faithful, but did manage to ease the pressure with Saturday's 1-0 over Fulham at Craven Cottage.
The London outfit now sit 14th in the table with 30 points, and boast that all-important game in hand over the rest of their relegation rivals.
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