Pochettino's coaching at Chelsea sets expectations for Manchester United
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026

Mauricio Pochettino has been recognized for his ability to improve teams, previously achieving success with Southampton and Tottenham. In his only season at Chelsea, he oversaw high-scoring games. Opta forecasts that his Manchester United side will progress quickly, building on past successes in the Premier League. Pochettino's tenure at clubs demonstrates his potential to elevate performance levels.
- •Pochettino had a successful run managing Southampton and Tottenham.
- •He oversaw high-scoring games in his lone season at Chelsea.
- •Opta predicts Manchester United will move upfield quicker under his leadership.
- 7:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — Pochettino’s Chelsea maelstrom the best yardstick for what lies ahead at United
"Argentinian oversaw high-scoring games in his one Chelsea season and Opta predicts his Manchester United side will move upfield quicker than that team Among the 20 managers with more than 290 matches in the Premier League, only the five “big beasts” of Alex Ferguson, Arsène Wenger, José Mourinho, Jürgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola have better points-per-game averages than Mauricio Pochettino. He is an elite manager. Pochettino took over Southampton midway through their first season back in the top flight (2012-13) after the club spent seven years in the lower leagues. In his only full campaign, they finished eighth. He led Tottenham to second in 2016-17, third in the seasons either side, and reached the 2019 Champions League final. His presence lifted those clubs. Continue reading...
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