“The Premier League coaches who may not survive until 2027.”

The Premier League is about to enter a period of radical change! The 2026/27 season promises to be a true earthquake in English football, with the confirmed departure of Pep Guardiola – the biggest name of the last decade. But he will not be the only one leaving the main stage of British football. Get ready for an explosive list of coaches who seem to have their days numbered, in a true game of Russian roulette for managerial positions.

We start with Frank Lampard, the current manager of Coventry, who faces a monumental challenge to prove that he has evolved after a disappointing performance in the Premier League. His time at Chelsea and Everton was marked by crushing defeats: only 18 wins in 66 matches. Can Lampard overcome the stigma of being “good for the Championship, but not for the Premier”?

Eddie Howe at Newcastle seems to be at a crossroads. Despite support from the British press, the Saudi owners have already shown signs of disinterest in the ‘new Man City’ project. The team has already dropped 27 points in situations where they were leading, and the patience of the fans may be running out quickly. Will Howe withstand the pressure until the end of next season?

At Nottingham Forest, Vítor Pereira may be heading towards a tragic end, repeating the pattern of previous managers who started well but ended up being dismissed prematurely. The track record of owner Marinakis leaves little room for miracles, and Pereira risks not surviving the next crisis.

Roberto De Zerbi at Tottenham is a case apart. Despite saving the club from a potential disaster, the atmosphere is tense and the Italian coach’s history of impatience does not bode well for the next season. Hope rests on James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, and other reinforcements, but if there are no real signings, De Zerbi could be on his way out before March.

David Moyes, now at Everton, faces the specter of ‘Moyes fatigue.’ After a promising start, the team has entered a winless streak that threatens to alienate supporters and bring forth fierce criticism. Boring and predictable football may finally cost him his job.

Marco Silva, at Fulham, may be living his last days after a tenure that has lasted too long by modern standards. Stability conceals a potential burnout, and the relationship with the fans could fracture if results do not improve.

Regis Le Bris at Sunderland is the surprise coach, but recent success may just be a fluke in an eccentric year for football. The difficult “second year” could be his ordeal.

Michael Carrick, at the helm of Manchester United, faces a Herculean task. Replacing a struggling manager at a giant club is always a challenge, and Carrick may be on the brink of a new chapter in his career – possibly at Tottenham. Can he handle the pressure?

And the bombshell everyone expected: Pep Guardiola is leaving Manchester City, and Enzo Maresca, currently his assistant, is the favorite to replace him. Maresca is seen by many as a risky bet, with a profile too modest to succeed one of the greatest managers in modern football history. The ghost of David Moyes looms over him, and the pressure will be immense to maintain City’s dominance.

Finally, the case of Arne Slot at Liverpool. After a miserable season, with unconvincing football and disappointing results, the Dutch manager seems to be losing the support of fans and even players. The chance to stay in the Champions League may be the last opportunity for Liverpool to rethink its future, and the famous maxim “don’t be like Chelsea” could finally lead to a drastic decision.

The Premier League has never been so close to a generational revolution. With these imminent changes, get ready for a 2026/27 season filled with drama, surprises, and, above all, football that promises to leave old certainties behind. Who will survive? Who will fall? The clock is ticking.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.