Ranking the best managers in Premier League history
The BBC examines the criteria for ranking the greatest managers in Premier League history, focusing on titles, longevity, and win percentages. The analysis highlights legendary figures like Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger while debating the impact of modern managers.
Why it matters
This analysis provides historical context for the evolution of football management and the metrics used to define success in the world's most popular league.
By Alex Bysouth BBC Sport senior journalist Published 3 hours ago When it comes to ranking managers, titles are a good place to start.
Only four bosses have won more than one since the Premier League era began in 1992. So if you do some quick maths, you'll probably not be surprised by the names that top this list.
But there is a debate to be had around where they should rank, and who else makes it into the top 10. So let's have it.
You can rank your greatest managers of the Premier League era below too.
Longevity deserves a mention here. Take David Moyes, for example, racking up 755 games in Premier League dugouts - only Arsene Wenger (828) and Sir Alex Ferguson (810) have more.
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