Nine Premier League clubs appoint new managers ahead of 2026/27 season

Nine out of 20 Premier League clubs will begin the 2026/27 season with new managers, marking the largest managerial turnover since 1946/47. Marco Rose (Bournemouth), Xabi Alonso (Chelsea), Pierre Sage (Crystal Palace), Alvaro Arbeloa (Fulham), and Andoni Iraola (Liverpool) are among those debuting in their new roles. Three of the Big Six also have newly appointed managers, while Mikel Arteta of Arsenal remains the longest-serving manager in the league. This significant upheaval points to a trend of shorter managerial tenures in recent years, now averaging 1.9 years over a five-season span.