Full list: EPL to kick off with record 9 new coaches

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The 2026/27 English Premier League, EPL season will kick off with an unprecedented level of managerial change, as nine of the 20 clubs prepare to begin the campaign with new coaches.

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The figure represents the highest number of clubs to appoint new managers between Premier League seasons before the opening weekend.

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Newcastle United’s appointment of Matthias Jaissle completed the record number of managerial changes after the club parted ways with Eddie Howe.

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Jaissle, 38, takes charge at St James’ Park following a successful period with Saudi Pro League club Al Ahli, where he guided the side to major silverware.

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His move to England gives him the opportunity to continue Newcastle’s development and establish his own style at the club.

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The extensive changes have made the 2026/27 campaign one of the most intriguing in recent Premier League history, with a number of established clubs entering the season under different leadership.

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The new campaign gets underway on Friday, August 21, when Arsenal welcome newly promoted Coventry City to the Emirates Stadium.

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As the league prepares for the opening fixtures, here is a look at the managers who will lead the 20 clubs during the new season:

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• Arsenal – Mikel Arteta
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• Aston Villa – Unai Emery
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• Bournemouth – Marco Rose
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• Brentford – Keith Andrews
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• Brighton & Hove Albion – Fabian Hürzeler
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• Chelsea – Xabi Alonso
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• Coventry City – Frank Lampard
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• Crystal Palace – Pierre Sage
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• Everton – David Moyes
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• Fulham – Álvaro Arbeloa
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• Hull City – Sergej Jakirović
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• Ipswich Town – Gary O’Neil
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• Leeds United – Daniel Farke
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• Liverpool – Andoni Iraola
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• Manchester City – Enzo Maresca
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• Manchester United – Michael Carrick
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• Newcastle United – Matthias Jaissle
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• Nottingham Forest – Oliver Glasner
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• Sunderland – Régis Le Bris
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• Tottenham Hotspur – Roberto De Zerbi
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