Ralph Hasenhuttl, Marco Silva and Unai Emery head the sack-race market

Liverpool and Manchester City aren't the only market leaders clashing in the Premier League this weekend as Ralph Hasenhuttl and Marco Silva, who head the betting on the next manager to leave, face off at St Mary's.

Saints boss Hasenhuttl and Everton's Silva are both around 3-1 to be the next top-flight gaffer to go but they are far from the only men under pressure in an intriguing betting heat.

The international break, traditionally a dangerous time for top-flight managers, is approaching and Hills go 5-2 that any Premier League boss leaves his position before the domestic league resumes at 12.30pm on Saturday, November 23.

Arsenal's Unai Emery has been cut to 100-30 to leave his position next and the Gunners face a tricky trip to Leicester.

The Foxes are evens to finish in the top four, from 20-1 at the start of the season, and their prospects of qualifying for the Champions League look significantly better than those of 5-2 shots Arsenal and Tottenham or 11-2 Manchester United.

The favourites have flip-flopped in Sunday's big game at Anfield with bookmakers easing Manchester City after confirmation that first-choice goalkeeper Ederson will not feature for the champions.

The keeper was injured on Champions League duty in midweek and the market rates his absence a significant blow to the Citizens.

Pep Guardiola's men are 6-5 to retain their league title while Liverpool, who would go nine points clear of City with a win, are 5-6 to top the table.

Just one point separated the pair last season and bet365 go 11-10 that the league is won by a margin of one to three points this term. It is 6-1 that the title is decided on goal difference.

Guardiola stirred up some pre-match tension with comments about Liverpool's Sadio Mane diving and Paddy Power offer 14-1 about the Senegal forward scoring a goal and celebrating with a dive. He is 16-1 to win a penalty and 25-1 to be booked for simulation.

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