Premier League is back and uncertainty pervades start of post-Guardiola era

The start of the post-Pep Guardiola era in English soccer has arrived, bringing uncertainty and upheaval across the Premier League. With nine clubs now boasting new permanent managers, this is the highest number of managerial changes at the beginning of an English top-flight campaign.

Fabian Hürzeler, aged 33, stands as the fifth longest-serving coach in the league, despite having only been at Brighton for two years. The most significant void to be filled is at Manchester City, following Pep Guardiola's departure after a decade of record-breaking success. Enzo Maresca now faces the challenge of leading the team, particularly after their poor showing in the Community Shield loss to Arsenal.

Other top clubs with new coaches include Liverpool, who appointed Andoni Iraola, Chelsea with Xabi Alonso, and Newcastle United, which has hired Matthias Jaissle. These managers all led their respective teams in the Champions League last season.

The appointment of managers at Tottenham Hotspur (Roberto De Zerbi) and Manchester United (Michael Carrick) may seem surprising, given the seemingly extensive experience among English managers. However, this list makes the reigning champions, Arsenal, appear more stable as Mikel Arteta enters his seventh full season at the helm, undoubtedly the league's longest-serving manager.

Despite the stability at Arsenal, a cloud of doubt hangs over the team, as they won the league for the first time in 22 years. The question remains: will there be a hangover from this historic victory?