West Bromwich Albion manager Slaven Bilic is reportedly facing an uphill battle to keep his job with the Baggies.
Bilic's side have struggled since returning to the Premier League and were recently thrashed 5-1 on their own turf by Crystal Palace - a result which leaves them 19th in the table.
The Baggies have only won one top-flight game all season and are already being tipped to make a swift return to the Championship, and the manager's future is reportedly now shrouded in uncertainty.
According to The Mirror, Bilic could be relieved of his duties if West Brom fail to get a result against Newcastle United this weekend.
Bilic has been in charge of the Baggies since last summer, but the former Croatia international will see his contract at the club expire next summer, and the West Brom hierarchy are reportedly already considering alternatives.
Charlton Athletic manager Lee Bowyer has been tipped to take over at the Hawthorns should Bilic face the sack.
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