FOOTBALL | New bosses, new order — the Premier League landscape is unpredictable
The 2026-27 Premier League season begins with significant leadership changes, as five of the 'Big Six' clubs have appointed new managers. The league faces a period of transition with the departure of long-standing figures like Pep Guardiola.
Why it matters
The Premier League is a major global entertainment product, and shifts in management and personnel significantly impact the competitive landscape of international sports.
Football moves on fast. The Premier League no longer has the enigmatic Pep Guardiola, nor does it have the prolific Mohamed Salah.
“A new era begins” is the operative phrase ahead of the 2026-27 season as five of the ‘Big Six’ clubs come in with a different manager compared to day one of the previous campaign.
Nineteen of 20 head coaches at the helm this season are yet to win the toughest league in the world — a fact that lends weight to Mikel Arteta and Arsenal’s cause. Counterbalancing the Gunners’ case is a daunting statistic: only three clubs have ever managed to retain the trophy in the Premier League era.
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