Bookies don’t fancy Slav’s survival chances
His odds are now as short as 6/4 with Sky Bet after the disastrous start to the season with David Moyes at 3/1 and Tony Pulis next on the list at 5/1.
Slav himself has admitted he knows the reality of his situation and has been quoted as saying “I know how it works and am only focused on the next game.”
With Crystal Palace (away) and Sunderland (home) the next two games up, the manager will be looking for a minimum of four and maximum of six points.
With the two favourites for the sack in opposition – Bilic and Moyes – nothing less than a win will be good enough from the game against the Black Cats on October 22.
We would advise not betting on a Bilic sacking with Andy Carroll, Aaron Cresswell and Andre Ayew all closing in on rapid returns and we believe the manager will turn things around.