So far just two Premier League managers have been shown the door this season, with Erik Ten Hag and Steve Cooper having been sacked.

But as we head toward the January transfer market, who else could follow Manchester United and Leicester City’s lead?

And just when is the right time to sack a manager?

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Stu James and lead writer of The Athletic FC newsletter Phil Hay to discuss the situations around both Julen Lopetegui and Gary O'Neil at West Ham United and Wolves, while Leicester City correspondent Rob Tanner explains Leicester's decision to swap Cooper for Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Stu James, Phil Hay and Rob Tanner

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Guy Clarke

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When is the best time to sack a manager?