With the manager under increasing pressure a pivotal January awaits for Everton and their new owners. Neither can afford any false steps

Everton manager Sean Dyche said Tuesday he understands the Toffees’ new owners may be considering his position as he battles to preserve the club’s Premier League status.

Sean Dyche has pulled no punches on his Everton future amid growing speculation. The 53-year-old took over at Goodison Park two years ago before guiding the club to Premier League safety in the past two seasons

Everton manager Sean Dyche says he has “no problem” with the club’s new owner making a succession plan for his departure. Dyche said in December he was “not worried” about his Goodison Park future after The Friedkin Group (TFG) completed their long-awaited takeover of the club.

Dyche has attracted fierce criticism from fans amid a run of just one win in 10 Premier League games, which has dropped them to within a single point of the relegation zone

Opinion - Fan on Sean Dyche's future

Sean Dyche, the Everton manager, has said he would be surprised if the club’s new owners are not considering replacing him as he vowed to fight to save his job.