With Monday’s West Ham Vs Wolves fixture viewed as a last chance for both managers, we’ve taken a look back at the last Premier League game to be dubbed ‘El Sackico’.
Both West Ham and Wolves have been woeful this season. They are sat 14th and 19th in the table respectively, with the managers at both clubs reportedly on the brink of losing their jobs.
Julen Lopetigui’s West Ham lost 3-1 at fellow strugglers Leicester last time out after a 5-2 thumping at home to Arsenal.
Wolves, managed by Gary O’Neil, have won just twice in 15 Premier League games, and were beaten 4-0 at Everton and 4-2 at home to Fulham in recent weeks.
With the two sides facing off on Monday night, it is believed that whichever manager loses the game will almost certainly lose their job too.
For a more detailed preview and the latest team news, check out our West Ham Vs Wolves prediction.
Or, you can find an in-depth analysis of the stats for both sides here.
Why Is West Ham Vs Wolves Being Called ‘El Sackico’?
The term ‘El Sackico’ is a play on words with ‘El Clasico’ – the name given to ties between Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid.
With both managers under immense pressure, fans and pundits think this is the last chance for Lopetigui and O’Neil.
A loss for either side will most likely see that manager relieved of their duties.
Such is the strength of expectation that some fans are actually supporting the opposition in the hope of seeing their manager sacked and a replacement brought in.
Ahead of the “El Sackico” this weekend, Wolves & West Ham fans have adopted eachothers badges in hope that they both lose the “El Sackico”😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/myIQNMmz3s
— The 44 ⚽️ (@The_Forty_Four) December 6, 2024
Tottenham Vs Manchester United In 2021 Really Was ‘El Sackico’
Monday’s West Ham Vs Wolves game isn’t the first use of ‘El Sackico’ in the Premier League.
In Ocotober 2021, Tottenham hosted Manchester United in a game given the same title.
With then-Spurs boss Nuno Espirito Santo and United manager Ole Gunnar Solkjaer nearing the end of their respective tenures, both were under huge pressure.
United went on to win the match 3-0, and Nuno was sacked from Tottenham within 48 hours.
Ole didn’t last much longer at United, though. Solskjaer was dismissed from Old Trafford only three weeks later.
