The 2026/27 English Premier League, EPL season will kick off with an unprecedented level of managerial change, as nine of the 20 clubs prepare to begin the campaign with new coaches.
The figure represents the highest number of clubs to appoint new managers between Premier League seasons before the opening weekend.
Newcastle United’s appointment of Matthias Jaissle completed the record number of managerial changes after the club parted ways with Eddie Howe.
Jaissle, 38, takes charge at St James’ Park following a successful period with Saudi Pro League club Al Ahli, where he guided the side to major silverware.
His move to England gives him the opportunity to continue Newcastle’s development and establish his own style at the club.
The extensive changes have made the 2026/27 campaign one of the most intriguing in recent Premier League history, with a number of established clubs entering the season under different leadership.
The new campaign gets underway on Friday, August 21, when Arsenal welcome newly promoted Coventry City to the Emirates Stadium.
As the league prepares for the opening fixtures, here is a look at the managers who will lead the 20 clubs during the new season:
Arsenal – Mikel Arteta
Aston Villa – Unai Emery
Bournemouth – Marco Rose
Brentford – Keith Andrews
Brighton & Hove Albion – Fabian Hürzeler
Chelsea – Xabi Alonso
Coventry City – Frank Lampard
Crystal Palace – Pierre Sage
Everton – David Moyes
Fulham – Álvaro Arbeloa
Hull City – Sergej Jakirović
Ipswich Town – Gary O’Neil
Leeds United – Daniel Farke
Liverpool – Andoni Iraola
Manchester City – Enzo Maresca
Manchester United – Michael Carrick
Newcastle United – Matthias Jaissle
Nottingham Forest – Oliver Glasner
Sunderland – Régis Le Bris
Tottenham Hotspur – Roberto De Zerbi
