Frank Lampard will surely be the first Premier League manager sacked after Coventry latest

Lampard's Coventry lost to Fulham to sit second-bottom after eight games, with the manager now facing sack speculation despite spending £125m in the summer.

Frank Lampard's Coventry City suffered a damaging 0-1 defeat to fellow strugglers Fulham, leaving the Sky Blues second-bottom of the Premier League after eight games. The loss came despite Lampard's expensive summer rebuild, with over £125 million spent to strengthen the squad following promotion as Championship champions last season.

Coventry's performance was poor by the numbers: Fulham dominated with 64% possession, more shots on target, more touches in the box and more accurate passes. The hosts also covered less ground and sprinted less than their opponents across the 90 minutes. This follows successive defeats to Tottenham and Fulham after a promising spell that included a 4-1 win over Newcastle and a 1-0 victory against Nottingham Forest, leaving Coventry with just six points from eight games.

Lampard is facing mounting pressure, with fans concerned at his reluctance to use summer signings like Gus Hamer, Yann Gboho and Stephen Mfuni. While bookmakers still favour Michael Carrick at Manchester United as the likeliest first Premier League manager to be sacked this season, Lampard's odds could shorten significantly if Coventry lose to 20th-placed Sunderland next week.