Fulham and Manchester United managers face pressure ahead of international break

Three weeks is a long time in football for struggling coaches, especially during an extended international break that has already seen three EFL managers lose their jobs. Managers at Fulham and Manchester United are among those looking over their shoulders heading into the period when players return from abroad.

Alvaro Arbeloa faces immediate scrutiny after taking charge of just 28 games as Real Madrid before joining Fulham, where he recorded no wins in his first four Premier League matches amidst squad unrest concerns. Michael Carrick at Manchester United is under pressure following a 3-2 EFL Cup exit to Brighton and a recent loss against ten-man Manchester City.

Historical data suggests it has been rare for Premier League managers to be replaced during the September international break over the past decade, with only two such incidents recorded compared to more occurrences in October and November. However, nine managers had left their positions by the time the second international break arrived across those ten seasons.