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FULL LIST: Top 10 EPL managers of all time

Discover the top 10 EPL managers of all time, ranked by BBC Sport. See who made the list for their Premier League titles, longevity, and tactical influence Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-top-10-epl-managers-of-all-time/

FULL LIST: Top 10 EPL managers of all time

1. Carlo Ancelotti won the Premier League title with Chelsea in the 2009-10 season, guiding the team to 103 goals and securing a remarkable first-season triumph. He also had successful stints at Everton and Real Madrid, establishing himself as an influential figure in English and European football.

2. Mikel Arteta earned his place on the top 10 list due to his role in transforming Arsenal into a title contender after inheriting a struggling club. His leadership led Arsenal to victory in the 2025-26 Premier League season, ending an eight-year championship drought for the Gunners.

3. Roberto Mancini secured the Premier League title for Manchester City in the 2011-12 campaign, when the team triumphed after two stoppage-time goals against QPR. His time in England was brief but instrumental in establishing City as a dominant force in the league.

4. Kenny Dalglish, a Scottish football legend, became the fourth manager to win the English top flight with two different clubs. He achieved this feat by guiding Blackburn Rovers to the 1994-95 Premier League title, edging out Manchester United in a thrilling season.

5. Claudio Ranieri's Leicester City side defied all expectations to win the Premier League in the 2015-16 season. The Italian manager transformed a group of underdogs into an undefeated, disciplined team that stunned the football world, earning the nickname "The Leicester Miracle."

6. Jürgen Klopp's tenure at Liverpool transformed the club into one of the world's most formidable teams. Over three consecutive seasons, the German coach guided Liverpool to more than 90 points and secured their first Premier League title in 30 years, ending a long-standing drought.

7. José Mourinho's three Premier League titles with Chelsea (2004-05, 2005-06, and 2014-15) cement his status as one of the defining managers in the competition's history. The "Special One" consistently delivered strong performances, leading the Blues to multiple championship victories.

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