Next Man United Manager Odds: Pochettino slashed from 25/1 to 2/1

Mauricio Pochettino has been slashed from 25/1 to 2/1 with William Hill to become Manchester United’s next permanent manager, moving within touching distance of favourite Eddie Howe.

Pochettino was a 25/1 outsider on Saturday before shortening to 8/1 on Sunday. His latest move to 2/1 puts him just behind Howe, who continues to head the market at 15/8.

The shift comes after United rescued a point in a dramatic 4-4 draw with Aston Villa at Old Trafford, with Michael Carrick remaining under pressure.

Julian Nagelsmann is next in the betting at 9/2, while Antonio Conte and Unai Emery are both priced at 6/1.

Next Permanent Manchester United Manager Odds:

• Eddie Howe – 15/8
• Mauricio Pochettino – 2/1
• Julian Nagelsmann – 9/2
• Antonio Conte – 6/1
• Unai Emery – 6/1
• BAR – 20/1

Spokesperson for William Hill, Lee Phelps, said: “Mauricio Pochettino has made a huge move in our next Manchester United manager market, going from 25/1 on Saturday to 8/1 yesterday and now he is just 2/1 for the Old Trafford role.

“Eddie Howe remains the favourite at 15/8, but Pochettino has gone from an outsider to his closest challenger in the space of a weekend.

“United may have rescued a point against Aston Villa, but that dramatic 4-4 draw has done little to ease the pressure on Michael Carrick, and Pochettino is now firmly in the picture to replace the former United midfielder according to our betting.”