The 'curse' of winning the Premier League

It seems hard to believe, that just months after winning one of the most coveted pieces of silverware in world football, the league-winning manager has been given the boot. However, it could happen for the third time in a row this season.

In 2014/15, Jose Mourinho led Chelsea to a convincing Premier League triumph. The following season, a downturn in form saw the Portuguese coach sacked in December, months after clinching the title.

Leicester City emerged victorious that season, Claudio Ranieri leading the Foxes to one of the most incredible and unexpected title wins. Nine months later, the Italian was shown the door.

Not just a recent phenomenon, Roberto Mancini also went through the peaks and troughs of English top-flight management, winning the league with Manchester City in 2011/12 only to be sacked the following season.

The latest manager to win the title is Antonio Conte, who led Chelsea to a commanding league win last season. Back to present day and the Italian is under increasing pressure at Stamford Bridge after a poor start to the season. Three defeats in the first eight league fixtures mean the Blues sit nine points adrift of leaders Manchester City. Patience is wearing thin in west London; Conte could follow in the footsteps of several great managers before him.