Sven Goran Eriksson is the new favourite to replace Martin O’Neill in the race for the Villa Park hot-seat after a Wednesday lunchtime plunge on the Swede.

bet365 spokesman Steve Freeth “The early moves were for Bob Bradley, but punters have been all over Eriksson like a rash on Wednesday lunchtime.

“His price plummeted from 6/1 into 7/4 in less than an hour.”

Next Permanent Aston Villa Manager

Sven Goran Eriksson 7/4
Bob Bradley 7/2
Jurgen Klinsmann 8/1
Martin Jol 9/1
Gareth Southgate 11/1
Alan Curbishley 11/1
Ralf Rangnick 14/1
Mark Hughes 16/1
Kevin McDonald 18/1

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