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Premier League Manager Pressure: Results, Fans, Owners

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Tottenham's Thomas Frank and Crystal Palace's Oliver Glasner are both feeling the heat, but for different reasons. Frank's job is on the line after poor results, while Glasner claims he's been 'abandoned' by Palace's owners. This follows the quick exits of Chelsea's Enzo Maresca and Manchester United's Ruben Amorim earlier this year.

Poor results are the primary trigger, especially with relegation or missing European qualification costing clubs millions. Fan sentiment also carries immense weight; Ange Postecoglou was sacked at Nottingham Forest after just 39 days when supporters turned. Falling out with owners or the board is another common path to the exit, as seen with Amorim and Glasner.

The pressure is relentless. Social media and pundits amplify criticism, though match-going fans hold more sway. With 15 of the last 27 permanent Premier League managers appointed since 2023 already gone, the trend suggests tenures are shrinking. Managers like Frank now face a battle to win back support and results quickly.