Shakespeare and Hughes may be on dodgy ground

Your guide to the Premier League gaffers

Stoke manager Mark HughesCredit: Ian MacNicol

In order of the sack-race market.
Favourites' first ...

Rafael Benitez Newcastle
Contract ends 2019
Reportedly one of the highest-paid managers in club football and unlikely to be sacked given his standing. There have been rumours he is upset at Newcastle' slow transfer business but he looks too short in the betting to oblige as the sack-race favourite.

Slaven Bilic West Ham
Contract ends 2018
Clearly vulnerable with expectations raised but the club owners are known for being loyal to their managers. West Ham start with three away matches which isn't ideal.

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Mark LangdonRacing Post Sport

Published on 1 August 2017inThe Big Kick-Off

Last updated 13:03, 4 September 2017

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