Gerrard's out of a job, Lampard has little room for error, Arteta has Arsenal on the rise and Vieira is doing well at Palace… but Keane and Scholes are better off as TV pundits! How have the Premier League's best midfielders fared as managers?

They were all masters of the midfield art. Whether creative dynamos carrying their teams forward or tenacious defensive shielders, all made an impact on the Premier League during their pomp.

All have taken the path into management after hanging up their boots but it's fair comment to say it's been a mixed bag in terms of fortunes.

Here's how the midfield giants of modern English football have fared in the dug-out.

STEVEN GERRARD

Making the headlines once again in recent days but not in a good way. Gerrard finds himself out of work, his long-held dreams of an Anfield return currently in tatters.