FRANK LAMPARD is now heavy favourite to be the next Premier League manager to be sacked.
A dismal 2-0 defeat at Leicester on Tuesday night leaves the club legend under serious pressure, and just 8/11 to go.
Chelsea already look out of the title race as they sit nine points behind the Foxes at the top of the Prem.
Languishing in eighth, they are also five points adrift of a Champions League spot having played a game more than their rivals.
But what is most worrying is Chelsea’s apparent lack of fight and desire on the pitch.
Lampard will know all too well how notoriously ruthless Roman Abramovich is as an owner.
The Russian has shown no hesitation in swinging the axe to numerous managers during Lampard’s playing days.
And the bookies believe Lampard’s fate could be inevitable if he doesn’t turn around their form quickly.
A Betfair spokesperson said: “Frank Lampard was 7/2 to be the next Premier League manager to leave his post before kick-off this evening.
“Following another disappointing defeat and performance, he is the new odds-on favourite at 8/11 to be the next to go.”
Former Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko is currently 7/5 favourite to take Lampard’s place.
Chelsea have home clashes against Wolves and Burnley next in the league before a huge clash away at Tottenham.
Before that they host Luton in the FA Cup.
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