Top 10 Premier League Managers: From Ferguson to Guardiola

Premier League’s Greatest Managers

Since the Premier League kicked off in 1992, just thirteen managers have lifted its trophy. This list ranks the top ten among them, spotlighting their achievements and influence on English football’s biggest stage.

Longevity and Records

Some managers stand out for the length of their careers. David Moyes, for example, managed 755 Premier League games, only behind Arsene Wenger (828) and Sir Alex Ferguson (810). Moyes also holds the third-most wins with 291, though that’s far behind Wenger’s 476 and Ferguson’s 528 victories. Despite managing fewer matches, Pep Guardiola matches Moyes’ win count closely. Harry Redknapp boasts the fourth-highest number of games (641), fifth-most wins (236), and ranks fifth in goals scored (818).

When it comes to win percentage, Mauricio Pochettino deserves a mention. Coaching over 100 games without winning the league, he still won more than half of his matches, guiding Spurs to their highest-ever second-place finish in 2016-17.

Still, this list only includes managers who have won the Premier League title. That leaves three managers out, including Arne Slot at Liverpool and Manuel Pellegrini, who impressed at Manchester City and West Ham but didn’t claim the title. Also missing is Antonio Conte, whose spells at Chelsea and Spurs were mixed.

Top 10 Premier League Managers

• 10. Carlo Ancelotti – Won the title in 2009-10 with Chelsea. Famous for success across Europe, Ancelotti’s first English stint was brief, yet triumphant. After Chelsea, he managed Everton before returning to Real Madrid.
• 9. Mikel Arteta – Clinched the 2025-26 title with Arsenal, ending an eight-year dominance by Manchester City and Liverpool. As the only current Premier League manager with a title, Arteta’s future looks bright.
• 8. Roberto Mancini – Led Manchester City to their dramatic 2011-12 title, scoring two injury-time goals on the final day. His team had the best defensive record and was among the most potent offensively.
• 7. Kenny Dalglish – Won the Premier League with Blackburn Rovers in 1994-95, becoming one of the few managers to claim the English top flight with two clubs. Also had success at Liverpool both before and after the Premier League era.
• 6. Claudio Ranieri – Orchestrated Leicester City’s incredible 5,000-1 title win in 2015-16, turning underdogs into champions. Earlier, he guided Chelsea to a strong second-place finish in 2004.
• 5. Jurgen Klopp – Brought Liverpool their first league title in 30 years during the 2019-20 season. His team consistently performed at a high level despite fierce competition from Manchester City.
• 4. Jose Mourinho – Known as the “Special One,” Mourinho won three Premier League titles with Chelsea across two spells. His early Chelsea teams were formidable, revolutionizing the club’s success.
• 3. Arsene Wenger – Transformed Arsenal and English football, claiming three league titles including the unbeaten “Invincibles” season of 2003-04. His teams were known for skill and innovation.
• 2. Pep Guardiola – Achieved six Premier League titles with Manchester City, including a record four consecutive wins and a 100-point season. Guardiola’s style reshaped English football tactics.
• 1. Sir Alex Ferguson – The Premier League’s most decorated manager with 13 titles spanning over two decades at Manchester United. His ability to rebuild and dominate defines an era.

Key Stats and Records

• Most Premier League titles: Sir Alex Ferguson – 13
• Managers with multiple titles: Ferguson, Guardiola, Mourinho, Wenger, Mancini, Dalglish, Ranieri, Klopp, Arteta, Ancelotti
• Longest Premier League managerial careers (games): Wenger (828), Ferguson (810), Moyes (755), Redknapp (641)
• Highest win percentages (among managers with 100+ games): Mancini (fifth-best), Pochettino (only one over 50% without a title)
• Manchester City’s defensive record under Mancini: 0.83 goals conceded per game
• Guardiola’s Premier League titles: 6
• Klopp’s first Premier League title for Liverpool: 2019-20 season