BBC Sport ranks the top 10 Premier League managers of all time
BBC Sport has released its ranking of the top 10 Premier League managers, considering factors beyond just trophies, such as longevity, consistency, and tactical influence. Sir Alex Ferguson leads the list, having won 13 championships with Manchester United and consistently rebuilding his squad across different eras. Pep Guardiola is ranked second, with six titles in a decade for Manchester City, redefining expectations for attacking football and achieving a treble. Arsène Wenger, in third, is recognized for his three Premier League titles with Arsenal, including the unbeaten "Invincibles" season of 2003-04, and his significant impact on English football. José Mourinho, with three titles across two spells at Chelsea, is fourth. Jürgen Klopp, who ended Liverpool's 30-year wait for a top-flight title in 2019-20, is fifth. Claudio Ranieri's historic 2015-16 title win with Leicester City places him sixth, while Kenny Dalglish, who won the Premier League with Blackburn Rovers in 1994-95, is seventh. Roberto Mancini, who led Manchester City to their first Premier League title in 2011-12, is eighth. Mikel Arteta, with a title in 2025-26 and a transformation of Arsenal, is ninth. Carlo Ancelotti, who won the Premier League with Chelsea in his first season in 2009-10, rounds out the top 10.
