Enzo Maresca is the top favorite to be the next Premier League manager dismissed in early 2026.
On 1 Jan 2026 GMT+7, Sky Bet, a legal bookmaker in England, named Enzo Maresca, Chelsea's manager, as the top favorite to be the next Premier League coach to be sacked welcoming the new year 2026.
Chelsea's recent form has declined, winning only 1 of their last 7 matches. Their latest game ended in a 2-2 draw against Bournemouth. Following tradition, the manager is expected to give a media interview after the match, but on that day, assistant coach Willy Caballero spoke on Maresca's behalf, citing illness as the reason.
British media outlets such as the BBC, Sky Sports, and The Telegraph have started reporting on the likelihood of the next manager dismissal, with Maresca being the prime candidate.
There is a possibility that Chelsea will part ways with Enzo Maresca before their match against Manchester City on 4 Jan 2026 GMT+7.
Other managers considered likely to be sacked after Maresca include second favorite Nuno Espírito Santo (West Ham) and Scott Parker (Burnley). Third favorite is Ruben Amorim (Manchester United) and fourth is Thomas Frank (Tottenham).