Premier League enters 2026-27 season with record managerial changes

The 2026-27 Premier League season has begun with a record-breaking managerial overhaul, as nine clubs started the campaign with newly appointed head coaches. This marks the largest summer makeover in the league's history.

A major shift is occurring at Manchester City following the departure of Pep Guardiola, with Enzo Maresca taking over the role. Other notable appointments include Xabi Alonso at Chelsea, Andoni Iraola at Liverpool, and Michael Carrick at Manchester United. Amidst these changes, Mikel Arteta remains the longest-serving manager in the league, having been in charge at Arsenal for 2,432 days.

In early season action, Chelsea's Xabi Alonso saw a mixed start during a match against Fulham, featuring strong attacking performances from Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro, and Morgan Rogers, though goalkeeper errors were noted. Meanwhile, Bournemouth's Marco Rose experienced a late defeat against Manchester City after leading for much of the match.