
Premier League to begin 2026/27 season with record nine new managers
The Premier League will commence the 2026/27 season with a record nine clubs under new management, marking the highest number of managerial changes before an opening weekend in the competition’s history. This record was confirmed after Newcastle United appointed Matthias Jaissle as their new head coach following Eddie Howe's departure. Jaissle joins Newcastle after a successful period at Al Ahli, where he led the Saudi Arabian club to major honors. The 38-year-old coach will now aim to build on Newcastle’s progress. This managerial turnover highlights a summer of significant change across England’s top flight, with several clubs opting for fresh leadership. The 2026/27 season is set to begin on Friday, August 21, 2026, with the opening match featuring Arsenal hosting newly promoted Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium. The 20 managers for the upcoming season include Mikel Arteta for Arsenal, Unai Emery for Aston Villa, Marco Rose for Bournemouth, Keith Andrews for Brentford, Fabian Hürzeler for Brighton & Hove Albion, Xabi Alonso for Chelsea, Frank Lampard for Coventry City, Pierre Sage for Crystal Palace, David Moyes for Everton, Álvaro Arbeloa for Fulham, Sergej Jakirović for Hull City, Gary O’Neil for Ipswich Town, Daniel Farke for Leeds United, Andoni Iraola for Liverpool, Enzo Maresca for Manchester City, Michael Carrick for Manchester United, Matthias Jaissle for Newcastle United, Oliver Glasner for Nottingham Forest, Régis Le Bris for Sunderland, and Roberto De Zerbi

