The Premier League is known for its fierce competition—not just among players, but also among managers. Stability on the sidelines is rare, and clubs often change managers in search of better results. In this article, we break down Premier League managers by time in charge as of 2025, highlighting both the longest-serving coaches and the newest appointments.
Premier League Managers with the Longest Tenures (2025)
1. Pep Guardiola – Manchester City
8 years, 11 months, 27 days
Guardiola remains the longest-serving Premier League manager. Under his leadership, Manchester City has dominated English football, winning multiple league titles and cup competitions.
2. Mikel Arteta – Arsenal
5 years, 6 months, 8 days
Arteta has transformed Arsenal FC into title contenders, bringing stability and an exciting brand of football to the Emirates.
3. Marco Silva – Fulham
3 years, 11 months, 27 days
Silva has kept Fulham competitive in the Premier League, guiding the club to consistent mid-table finishes.
4. Eddie Howe – Newcastle United
3 years, 7 months, 20 days
Howe has played a key role in Newcastle United’s return to European competitions, making the club a force in the top half of the table.
5. Unai Emery – Aston Villa
2 years, 7 months, 27 days
Emery’s tactical expertise has revitalized Aston Villa, pushing them towards regular European qualification.
Premier League Managers with Recent Appointments (2025)
Thomas Frank – Tottenham Hotspur
16 days
Frank recently took charge at Spurs, tasked with building a new era for the North London club.
Keith Andrews – Brentford
1 day
Andrews is the newest Premier League manager, beginning his tenure at Brentford FC as the club looks for fresh direction.
Other Current Premier League Managers by Time in Job (2025)
- Andoni Iraola (Bournemouth) – 2 years, 9 days
- Daniel Farke (Norwich) – 1 year, 11 months, 24 days
- Nuno Espirito Santo (Nottingham Forest) – 1 year, 6 months, 8 days
- Oliver Glasner (Crystal Palace) – 1 year, 4 months, 9 days
- Arne Slot (Liverpool) – 1 year, 27 days
- Fabian Hurzeler (Brighton) – 1 year, 14 days
- Enzo Maresca (Chelsea) – 11 months, 27 days
- Regis Le Bris (Southampton) – 11 months, 27 days
- Scott Parker (Burnley) – 11 months, 23 days
- Ruben Amorim (Manchester United) – 7 months, 17 days
- Vitor Pereira (Wolves) – 6 months, 9 days
- Graham Potter (West Ham) – 5 months, 19 days
- David Moyes (Everton) – 5 months, 17 days
The State of Premier League Managers in 2025
The 2025-26 Premier League season features a mix of experienced managers and fresh appointments. Clubs like Manchester City and Arsenal are reaping the rewards of long-term leadership, while others, such as Brentford and Tottenham, are turning the page with new managerial appointments.
As the season unfolds, it will be interesting to see which managers can deliver success and earn time to build their legacies. Fans and pundits alike will watch closely to see how these coaching decisions shape the Premier League table.
