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Graham Potter tipped to be sacked by Chelsea after Man City loss as Todd Boehly's patience tested

Graham Potter is now the second favourite to be the next Premier League manager out of a job after Chelsea lost 4-0 to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. It was the second time in four days the Potter had been beaten by Pep Guardiola's men, falling short in the league game at Stamford Bridge on Thursday with a 1-0 loss.

Chelsea are now out of both domestic cups and are languishing in 10th, winning just once in their last nine domestic matches. It is a run that has coincided with a continuation of consistent injuries for Potter who saw the travelling fans turn to chants about former owner Roman Abramovich and Champions League-winning manager Thomas Tuchel during the second half.

Todd Boehly and Co have attempted to steady the ship at SW6 following a turbulent 2022 but their spending is yet to pay off and supporters are growing restless with the team's form deteriorating. It has seen the pressure ramped up on the former Brighton man and that is showing.

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