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Top 10 Premier League Managers of All Time

Since the Premier League's start in 1992, thirteen managers have lifted the title. Yet, ranking them sparks debate beyond just counting trophies. Let's dive into the top 10 managers who shaped this era.

The Role of Longevity

Longevity often matters in judging greatness. David Moyes managed 755 Premier League games—only behind Arsene Wenger (828) and Sir Alex Ferguson (810). Moyes holds the third-most wins with 291 across spells at Everton, Manchester United, Sunderland, and West Ham, trailing Wenger’s 476 and Ferguson’s 528 wins. Pep Guardiola has a similar win count despite managing far fewer games.

Harry Redknapp ranks fourth in games (641), fifth in wins (236), and also fifth for goals scored (818). Meanwhile, Mauricio Pochettino boasts the highest win percentage among managers with over 100 games who never clinched the title, highlighted by Spurs' best-ever second-place finish in 2016-17.

Only Title Winners Count

This list demands Premier League titles. That leaves out some notable figures like Arne Slot and Manuel Pellegrini. Pellegrini impressed with Manchester City and West Ham, ranking fifth in goals per game among century-game managers but fell short due to inconsistent form. Antonio Conte, known for highs and lows at Chelsea and Spurs, misses out as well.

Top 10 Premier League Managers

  • 10. Carlo Ancelotti (Chelsea, 2009-10): Clinched the title in his debut season but was sacked early in his second despite signing Fernando Torres for a British record fee. Later managed Everton before returning to Real Madrid.
  • 9. Mikel Arteta (Arsenal, 2025-26): Broke an eight-year Manchester City-Liverpool hold on the title, becoming Arsenal's first Premier League-winning manager since Arsene Wenger. With a strengthened squad, Arteta looks poised to climb higher.
  • 8. Roberto Mancini (Manchester City, 2011-12): Delivered City's first league title in over 40 years with dramatic last-minute goals. Achieved the fourth-best points-per-game and fifth-best win rate among managers with 100+ games.
  • 7. Kenny Dalglish (Liverpool, Blackburn Rovers): Won the Premier League with Blackburn in 1994-95 after prior success with Liverpool pre-Premier League. Led Blackburn from the second tier to champions and remains one of few to win England’s top flight with two clubs.
  • 6. Claudio Ranieri (Leicester City, 2015-16): Orchestrated the unthinkable 5,000-1 miracle, guiding Leicester to their first-ever Premier League title. Previously took Chelsea to second place in 2004, nearly claiming Champions League glory.
  • 5. Jurgen Klopp (Liverpool, 2019-20): Known for passionate, high-energy football, Klopp secured Liverpool’s first league crown in 30 years despite fierce competition from Manchester City, finishing over 90 points three times during his reign.
  • 4. Jose Mourinho (Chelsea, 2004-05, 05-06 & 14-15): Arriving as the 'Special One,' Mourinho transformed Chelsea into a dominant force, winning back-to-back titles initially and adding a third on his return. Also won major trophies at other clubs but his Chelsea spells remain defining.
  • 3. Arsene Wenger (Arsenal, 1997-98, 01-02 & 03-04): Brought revolutionary change, leading Arsenal to three titles including the unbeaten 'Invincibles' season of 2003-04. Though later years lacked trophies, his impact on English football was profound.
  • 2. Pep Guardiola (Manchester City, 2017-18, 18-19, 20-21, 21-22, 22-23 & 23-24): Transformed English football with his style and success, winning six Premier League titles, including a record four consecutive wins and a 100-point season.
  • 1. Sir Alex Ferguson (Manchester United, 1992-93 to 2012-13): The most decorated Premier League manager with 13 titles, Ferguson rebuilt dominant teams across decades, surpassing all others by a wide margin and setting an unmatched benchmark.

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