How did all nine new managers fare in Premier League openers?

Ranking the best managers in Premier League history reveals a diverse group of exceptional leaders. Four managers have won more than one title since the league's inception in 1992. While some debate exists over their rankings, here are the top 10 managers to consider.

Longevity plays a role in this ranking. David Moyes, Arsene Wenger, and Sir Alex Ferguson lead with the most games managed in the Premier League - 755, 828, and 810 respectively. Moyes also has the third-most wins, while Wenger and Ferguson are second and third in that category. Harry Redknapp, with 641 games managed, follows in fourth place, and Mauricio Pochettino rounds out the top five with 641 games and a commendable win percentage.

To be on this list, a manager must win a Premier League title. Thirteen managers have achieved this feat. Unfortunately, three managers are left out this time: Arne Slot of Liverpool, Manuel Pellegrini, and Antonio Conte. Carlo Ancelotti, however, stands out as the only manager to win the title in five different top-five European leagues, including the Premier League. His success at Chelsea in 2010, where he led them to victory over Wigan 8-0, solidified his place on the list.

Mikel Arteta made history as the first Arsenal manager to win the Premier League title in 2025-26, breaking an eight-year streak of dominance by Manchester City and Liverpool. Roberto Mancini, who won the Premier League in 2011-12 with Manchester City, boasts impressive statistics, including the fourth-best points-per-game tally and the fifth-best win percentage among managers with at least 100 Premier League games.

Kenny Dalglish, a title winner at Liverpool and Blackburn Rovers, holds the unique distinction of winning the English top flight with two separate clubs.