Managers under pressure already - preview of the EFL weekend
BBC Sport picks out five highlights to keep an eye on in Saturday's busy EFL programme.
As the new EFL season kicks off, several teams appear to be feeling the pressure of their early struggles. West Ham, Stoke, Norwich and Burnley have all suffered disappointing starts to their campaigns, with Burnley facing relegation to the Championship. Stoke's predicament is particularly dire, as they have now been languishing in the Championship for nine seasons, despite finishing second last season.
Norwich City, once seen as a potential promotion contender, have now lost both of their opening games and are in danger of being relegated. League One teams Plymouth Argyle and Salford City are also facing uphill battles, both of which have seen little success in their recent outings. Gillingham, another League Two side, are bracing themselves for another lackluster start after two consecutive 17th-place finishes.
The increased scrutiny on these teams highlights the precarious nature of managerial jobs in the current EFL landscape, where even a single defeat can spell the end for the manager.
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