For a Premier League manager, job security is not one of the main perks. The sack race has become a key storyline that runs through every campaign.
As Fulham crashed to a 3-0 defeat at home to Bournemouth on Saturday, it was Slavisa Jokanovic who became the latest manager to experience how it feels to walk the plank.
Promoted in May in a shower of glory at Wembley, he was praised for his pretty style of football. Now, less than three months into life as a top-flight boss, he has been installed as favourite across the board to become the next manager to leave his post.