EPL managers who seemingly have nine lives

Sam Allardyce

Big Sam, as he is affectionately known, is a respected English manager who is seemingly always lucky. He's able to manage mid-table sides across the country and does not struggle to find new work, despite being sacked by a range of different clubs over the years.

Notable clubs he has managed include: Bolton Wanderers, who he led to promotion from the Championship, Newcastle United, Blackburn Rovers, West Ham, Sunderland and Crystal Palace. Currently the new Everton boss, he was even England manager for a short while before allegations of malpractice emerged in the national newspapers.

David Moyes

David Moyes

David Moyes' managerial success is mostly attributed to his spell at Everton, where he managed to rescue the team from relegation and help stabilise the club in the top flight.

The Scot managed an 11-year reign at the helm, the third longest-serving manager in Premier League history behind only Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger.

He managed to convert the Toffees into a giant-killing side who continued to improve before establishing their credentials in the top-half among better opposition. He was handpicked by Sir Alex to succeed his compatriot at United, after his retirement was made official in 2013.

Moyes only managed to last for eleven months, as United's 2013/14 campaign was a disastrous one which led to severe underachievement, despite a depleted squad.

Brief stints with La Liga side Real Sociedad and Sunderland were both unsuccessful, but Moyes still has the golden opportunity to restore his managerial credentials in east London with West Ham, by doing his utmost to change their fortunes this season and beyond.

Alan Pardew

Alan Pardew

Alan Pardew was recently appointed the new West Bromwich Albion manager after a run of poor results by predecessor Tony Pulis. It always seemed likely that after a continued spell of disappointing form, the Baggies would eventually lose patience with the Welshman and now, he's out of a job.

Pardew's top-flight experience has always been credited as one of the standout features of his managerial CV, having began his Premier League managerial career with West Ham before two years at Charlton Athletic.

His reputation was significantly enhanced by success that he enjoyed as Newcastle boss, having won the Manager of the Season award during the 2011/12 campaign with the Magpies doing well to earn a European place.

He later became the manager of Crystal Palace before being dismissed on December 22 last year with Palace seemingly struggling for a solution to avoid another relegation battle.

Rafael Benitez

Rafael Benitez

After a successful spell with La Liga side Valencia, Rafael Benitez arrived in England back in 2005. A difficult task lay ahead, transforming Liverpool into a force to be reckoned with - which he managed to achieve after the Reds were UEFA Champions League winners.

One of few who pioneered the influx of Spanish players in England's top flight, he has since gone on to manage other European elite sides including Inter Milan, Napoli and Real Madrid.

Having returned to England and leading Chelsea to their first UEFA Europa League triumph, he surprisingly accepted an approach to manage Newcastle and despite some turbulent times, has embraced his influence there. He is heavily credited for his work with the side performing fairly well despite an eagerness to significantly bolster the squad.