Premier League managers 2026-27: every club's head coach and when they were appointed
Nine of the 20 Premier League clubs started 2026-27 with a new manager. Here is every head coach, when they took over and who has been in the job longest.
Nine of the 20 Premier League clubs began the 2026-27 season with a head coach appointed since the end of last season — the biggest summer of change the league has seen. Pep Guardiola has gone from Manchester City, Eddie Howe from Newcastle and Arne Slot from Liverpool, while Mikel Arteta, now the league's longest-serving manager, starts his title defence with Arsenal.
Here is the full list, correct as of 17 October 2026.
Every Premier League manager in 2026-27
| Club | Manager | Nationality | Appointed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | Mikel Arteta | Spain | December 2019 |
| Aston Villa | Unai Emery | Spain | November 2022 |
| Bournemouth | Marco Rose | Germany | June 2026 |
| Brentford | Keith Andrews | Ireland | June 2025 |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | Fabian Hürzeler | Germany | July 2024 |
| Chelsea | Xabi Alonso | Spain | July 2026 |
| Coventry City | Frank Lampard | England | November 2024 |
| Crystal Palace | Pierre Sage | France | June 2026 |
| Everton | David Moyes | Scotland | January 2025 |
| Fulham | Álvaro Arbeloa | Spain | July 2026 |
| Hull City | Sergej Jakirović | Bosnia and Herzegovina | June 2025 |
| Ipswich Town | Gary O'Neil | England | June 2026 |
| Leeds United | Daniel Farke | Germany | July 2023 |
| Liverpool | Andoni Iraola | Spain | June 2026 |
| Manchester City | Enzo Maresca | Italy | June 2026 |
| Manchester United | Michael Carrick | England | January 2026 |
| Newcastle United | Matthias Jaissle | Germany | August 2026 |
| Nottingham Forest | Oliver Glasner | Austria | July 2026 |
| Sunderland | Régis Le Bris | France | July 2024 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | Roberto De Zerbi | Italy | March 2026 |
The nine summer appointments
- Manchester City — Enzo Maresca replaced Pep Guardiola, who resigned after ten years. Maresca, once Guardiola's assistant, has won all six of his first league games. Read our analysis of his perfect start.
- Liverpool — Andoni Iraola left Bournemouth when his contract ended and replaced Arne Slot.
- Bournemouth — Marco Rose, formerly of RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund, replaced Iraola.
- Chelsea — Xabi Alonso, formerly coach of Bayer Leverkusen and Real Madrid, took over from interim coach Calum McFarlane.
- Crystal Palace — Pierre Sage replaced Oliver Glasner, whose contract had ended.
- Nottingham Forest — Oliver Glasner stayed in the Premier League, replacing Vítor Pereira.
- Fulham — Álvaro Arbeloa succeeded Marco Silva.
- Ipswich Town — Gary O'Neil took over from Kieran McKenna, who resigned.
- Newcastle United — Matthias Jaissle was the last to be appointed, on 5 August, after Eddie Howe resigned.
The longest-serving managers
- Mikel Arteta (Arsenal) — appointed in December 2019, and the man who led Arsenal to the 2025-26 title.
- Daniel Farke (Leeds) — in charge since July 2023, through promotion and back into the top flight.
- Unai Emery (Aston Villa) — since November 2022.
- Fabian Hürzeler (Brighton) and Régis Le Bris (Sunderland) — both since summer 2024.
Who is under pressure?
Six games is not long, but two benches are being watched. Roberto De Zerbi's Tottenham are still waiting for a first league win despite heavy summer spending, although the club has said it does not plan a change. Michael Carrick's Manchester United had gone five games without a win in all competitions before this weekend. Follow how every club is doing in our live Premier League table.
FAQ
Who is the longest-serving Premier League manager in 2026-27? Mikel Arteta, who has been Arsenal manager since December 2019.
How many Premier League clubs changed manager in summer 2026? Nine: Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Newcastle, Nottingham Forest, Crystal Palace, Bournemouth, Fulham and Ipswich Town.
Who replaced Pep Guardiola at Manchester City? Enzo Maresca, appointed on 29 June 2026.
