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Premier League clubs adjust to new managers as season begins

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 5:55 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Premier League clubs adjust to new managers as season begins

Summary

The Premier League sees significant managerial changes this season, with new heads at Chelsea, Newcastle, and other top clubs. Xabi Alonso, at Chelsea, implements dynamic training sessions. Meanwhile, Matthias Jaissle at Newcastle has impressed with early coaching quality. Unlike past seasons with coaching legends like Guardiola and Mourinho, only Mikel Arteta remains as a league champion. The concentration of Basque managers, including Alonso, Iraola, and Emery, highlights a unique trend in this managerial. Upcoming matches in the league are anticipated as teams settle into their new strategies and philosophies.

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By the Numbers

•Xabi Alonso leads Chelsea with innovative training methods
•Matthias Jaissle impresses early at Newcastle
•Mikel Arteta is the only league-winning coach this season
•A quarter of Premier League managers are Basque
•The Premier League lacks coaching legends present in past seasons

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What they're saying

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PREMIER LEAGUE PREVIEW: A summer of change has left new faces in charge of most of England’s biggest clubs – leaving, Miguel Delaney writes, both uncertainty and opportunity
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