Norwich City and Watford managers feel heat as Championship heads into sacking season

Pressure is mounting on Championship managers as the division enters its traditional period of dismissals, with Norwich City's Philippe Clement and Watford's Alessio Dionisi under scrutiny. Clement is facing criticism after five consecutive defeats and eight losses in Norwich's opening 11 matches, leading him to downplay early-season expectations of a top-eight finish. At Watford, Dionisi gained brief respite with a 1-0 win over Charlton amid supporter protests directed at club owner Gino Pozzo.

The article notes that only Preston North End has changed managers so far this term, with Graham Alexander replacing Paul Heckingbottom. Elsewhere, Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder slightly eased his own pressure following a 1-0 win at Bristol City, while Derby County head coach John Eustace received a boost with striker Patrick Agyemang returning to training warm-ups following an Achilles rupture suffered in April.