Pressure on the position of a football manager never tends to be far away. That was evident in the Premier League this weekend, with Tottenham boss Thomas Frank and Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner both starting to feel the heat - for different reasons. And to underline how quickly things can change, Arne Slot led Liverpool to the title in May, but saw his side booed off after Saturday's 1-1 draw with struggling Burnley. The pressure has already proved too much for two top-flight managers this year, with Chelsea sacking Enzo Maresca on 1 January before Manchester United parted ways with Ruben Amorim five days into 2026. Here, BBC Sport takes a look at the various factors that can lead to managers coming under intense scrutiny.

Source: BBC January 18, 2026 21:02 UTC