#managerial-change

#managerial-change

The 'new manager bounce' is a phenomenon where a team has an upturn in form and performance after appointing a new manager. When a new coach takes over after a sustained period of poor results, it is often noticed that results and player performance improves. With Manchester United, Chelsea and Celtic sacking their managers in recent days, the clubs will be hoping that a switch of personnel can inspire results.

"I don't think he lost the changing room. The players have got to take responsibility. I had a chat [with them]- a few home truths. It's sad that Jimmy's lost his job, but the games are coming thick and fast and I've got to pick them up for tomorrow. It's a clean slate, a fresh start. I'll pick the team that I think is good enough to get a result."

Sunday's Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium came just three days after Chelsea parted company with Maresca in a shock move. While Liam Rosenior is reportedly a frontrunner to take charge, Calum McFarlane was tasked with overseeing the trip to face City, who were aiming to close the gap on leaders Arsenal. Instead, City are now six points back from the Gunners after Fernandez bundled home in the 94th minute.

In his blog, Keys wrote: How West Ham must be missing the Moyes days top half finishes and trophies. As we often say be careful what you wish for. The Scottish manager helped West Ham United win the UEFA Europa Conference League and he helped them secure a top half finish as well. However, he was shown the door and none of the West Ham managers have managed to do a decent job since his departure.

Arsenal will look to bounce back from Saturday's last-gasp defeat at Aston Villa when they take on Club Brugge on Wednesday. The Gunners were stunned by Emi Buendia's added-time goal, which has trimmed their lead at the top of the Premier League table to two points above Manchester City. They remain perfect in the Champions League after five league phase matches.

Leicester City manager Marti Cifuentes is under a lot of pressure after a disappointing start to the season. The 43-year-old manager has been under a lot of pressure in recent weeks, and his team is currently 16th in the league table. They are fighting for survival in the Championship, and naturally, Cifuentes has been linked with the sack. It will be interesting to see if the club hierarchy is willing to show him the door in the coming weeks.

Starting with the hosts, while Napoli might still be dreaming of the chance to defend their Serie A crown this season, Antonio Conte's men entered November's international break in the midst of a worrying rut. Last seen putting in another toothless performance as they slumped to a deserved 2-0 loss away at Bologna, the former Chelsea boss is calling on his squad to claim an essential boost here.

Norwich City have sacked head coach Liam Manning following a seventh successive home defeat, which has left them second bottom of the Championship. The 39-year-old was appointed in June, having guided Bristol City to the play-offs last season, but lasted just 17 games in charge. His final match in charge was Saturday's 2-1 loss against Leicester City. They have not won in 11 and have lost eight in a row at home in league and cup.

Genoa sacked Patrick Vieira on Saturday following their winless start to the Serie A campaign after just under a year in charge. And now they have announced Roma legend De Rossi as his replacement, with Italian media suggesting he has signed a short-term deal through to the end of the season. De Rossi's appointment comes in time for Genoa's clash on Sunday with Fiorentina.

"It's a special game because they just changed the manager two days ago. We don't know how they will play, which player, which structure, which organisation," Stephan told BBC Radio London.