Aston Villa has 10 points fewer after 16 games compared to last season (25 points vs. 35), and they are not beating big teams in the league, although they have performed well in the Champions League, including a win against Bayern Munich.
Leicester City has been leaking too many goals and relies heavily on Jamie Vardy for leadership and goals, raising concerns about their ability to avoid a relegation battle this season.
Pereira's recent managerial record is not elite, having held eight jobs in various countries without significant success, and Wolves need immediate results to avoid relegation, making his lack of Premier League experience a concern.
Postecoglou argues that football managers face weekly 'elections' in the form of match results, with constant pressure to perform, whereas politicians face elections only every few years.
Rashford's attitude and form have been questioned, and his high wages (£300,000+ per week) limit potential suitors. Additionally, his issues with commitment and focus may follow him to any new club.
Maguire has turned around his career after being lampooned and nearly sold, marking Erling Haaland out of the Manchester derby and now discussing a new contract, proving that hard work and resilience can lead to redemption.
Welcome back to 'It's All Kicking Off!' - for your Weekend Preview edition.
In this episode, Ian Ladyman and Chris Sutton discuss various topics surrounding the Premier League, including Aston Villa's current season, Manchester City's struggles, Leicester City's management changes, and the impact of coaching changes at Wolves.
They also delve into the state of English managers in the league, the pressure Ange claims managers face, and Marcus Rashford's future at Manchester United.
Presenters: Ian Ladyman and Chris Sutton
Producer: Henry Williams
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices)