Premier League Sets Record With Nine New Managers Ahead Of 2026/27 Season
The 2026/27 Premier League season will begin with a record nine clubs under new management, the highest number of managerial changes before an opening weekend in the competition's history.
The milestone was confirmed after Newcastle United appointed German coach Matthias Jaissle as their new head coach following the departure of Eddie Howe.
Jaissle's arrival means nine clubs will start the new campaign with different managers from those who began the previous season.
The 38-year-old joins Newcastle after a successful spell with Saudi Arabian side Al Ahli, where he won major honours. He is now tasked with building on Newcastle's recent progress as the club enters a new era.
The unprecedented level of managerial turnover reflects a summer of significant change across England's top flight, with several clubs opting for fresh leadership ahead of the new season.
The 2026/27 Premier League campaign kicks off on Friday, August 21, with Arsenal hosting newly promoted Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium.
Premier League managers for the 2026/27 season:
Arsenal — Mikel Arteta
Aston Villa — Unai Emery
Bournemouth — Marco Rose
Brentford — Keith Andrews
Brighton & Hove Albion — Fabian Hürzeler
Chelsea — Xabi Alonso
Coventry City — Frank Lampard
Crystal Palace — Pierre Sage
Everton — David Moyes
Fulham — Álvaro Arbeloa
Hull City — Sergej Jakirović
Ipswich Town — Gary O'Neil
Leeds United — Daniel Farke
Liverpool — Andoni Iraola
Manchester City — Enzo Maresca
Manchester United — Michael Carrick
Newcastle United — Matthias Jaissle
Nottingham Forest — Oliver Glasner
Sunderland — Régis Le Bris
Tottenham Hotspur — Roberto De Zerbi.
The milestone was confirmed after Newcastle United appointed German coach Matthias Jaissle as their new head coach following the departure of Eddie Howe.
Jaissle's arrival means nine clubs will start the new campaign with different managers from those who began the previous season.
The 38-year-old joins Newcastle after a successful spell with Saudi Arabian side Al Ahli, where he won major honours. He is now tasked with building on Newcastle's recent progress as the club enters a new era.
The unprecedented level of managerial turnover reflects a summer of significant change across England's top flight, with several clubs opting for fresh leadership ahead of the new season.
The 2026/27 Premier League campaign kicks off on Friday, August 21, with Arsenal hosting newly promoted Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium.
Premier League managers for the 2026/27 season:
Arsenal — Mikel Arteta
Aston Villa — Unai Emery
Bournemouth — Marco Rose
Brentford — Keith Andrews
Brighton & Hove Albion — Fabian Hürzeler
Chelsea — Xabi Alonso
Coventry City — Frank Lampard
Crystal Palace — Pierre Sage
Everton — David Moyes
Fulham — Álvaro Arbeloa
Hull City — Sergej Jakirović
Ipswich Town — Gary O'Neil
Leeds United — Daniel Farke
Liverpool — Andoni Iraola
Manchester City — Enzo Maresca
Manchester United — Michael Carrick
Newcastle United — Matthias Jaissle
Nottingham Forest — Oliver Glasner
Sunderland — Régis Le Bris
Tottenham Hotspur — Roberto De Zerbi.
