Ranking every Premier League Big 6 manager by their job security

The managerial merry-go-round never truly stops in English football, and halfway through the 2025-26 campaign the temperature of each Big Six bench varies wildly. From the near-certain exit of an interim appointment to the untouchable status of a modern legend, here is how the employment prospects of every headline manager now stack up.

1. Igor Tudor, Tottenham Hotspur – Seat scorching Tudor’s short tenure as interim boss has yet to yield a single victory, and the wider malaise at Spurs has only sharpened the spotlight on his tactical inexperience. With results refusing to budge, the Croatian is expected to leave as soon as a permanent successor is lined up.

2. Arne Slot, Liverpool – Under heavy scrutiny Slot’s second season has not mirrored the swagger of his title-winning first. Backed by lavish investment, Liverpool have drifted from the summit and supporters are questioning both his game model and man-management. A further slip could trigger a change.

3. Michael Carrick, Manchester United – Popular yet provisional Supporters have embraced the former midfielder after a swift upturn in form returned United to the Champions League conversation. Yet the club’s hierarchy continue to survey the market; should a marquee name like Julian Nagelsmann signal interest, Carrick’s interim tag makes him straightforward to replace.

4. Liam Rosenior, Chelsea – System litmus test Recruited from sister club Strasbourg, Rosenior arrives with the advantage of knowing Chelsea’s multi-club philosophy inside out. Owner Todd Boehly has shown scant patience with previous coaches, but the Englishman’s alignment with the club’s long-term project should afford him a longer rope—provided performances validate the strategy.

5. Mikel Arteta, Arsenal – So close, still safe A genuine title push has supporters dreaming again, and even another near-miss is unlikely to cost the Spaniard his post. Only a significant regression next term would force the board to contemplate a reset.

6. Pep Guardiola, Manchester City – The untouchable Fresh off the club’s worst seasonal points haul under his watch, Guardiola promptly returned City to the thick of the title race. With continued Champions League qualification and a squad once again firing on all cylinders, he remains the only Big Six manager whose job is beyond question.