Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is not the only manager with clouds gathering above his head.
Saturday's visit of Manchester United to Tottenham is also critical for Spurs boss Nuno Espirito Santo as he tries to prove he is the right man for his job.
Last week's defeat by West Ham has got the critics in full voice and with just six points out of a possible 15, Nuno desperately needs to add to Ole's misery.
Nuno's selections raised eyebrows this week when he dropped former England midfielders Dele Alli and Harry Winks from his midweek squad for the League Cup tie at Burnley.