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The Premier League is often accused of being too quick to sack its managers.

This season alone, the likes of Chris Hughton, Andre Villas-Boas, Ian Holloway, Michael Laudrup, and Malky Mackay have all been axed.

Paolo Di Canio lasted just 13 games at Sunderland, while Felix Magath is Fulham's third boss this season.

However, a new study by UEFA has shown that England's top division is in fact the most stable working environment across Europe's big five leagues.

Alongside France's Ligue 1, managers on average keep their jobs for 24 months in the Premier League, while Germany (22), Italy (19) and Spain (11) complete the list.

Northern Ireland affords managers the most time, and the average stay for a coach is 86 months.

Greece is the worst in Europe, with the study showing that managers keep their jobs for less than a year, according to the club licensing report.

European governing body UEFA said that the total cost of hiring and firing across the continent was at an eye-watering £3.3bn.

"Everyone involved in football wants to win," said UEFA secretary general Gianni Infantino.

"But when we look at the last three years of club football and see almost 2,000 head coach changes and combined club losses of more than €4bn (£3.3bn), it is clear that the football family needs more stability, less short-term thinking and better financial sustainability."

Arsene Wenger is far and away the longest-serving manager in the Premier League having taken over Arsenal in 1996, while Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is second - he took charge at St James' Park in 2010.