A record nine Premier League clubs will begin the 2026-27 season with new permanent managers, reshaping the English top flight as an era defined by long-serving tactical legends comes to an end.
Tunisia have sacked head coach Sabri Lamouchi following their 5-1 defeat to Sweden in their opening World Cup match. Hervé Renard will take over as the team attempts to reach the knockout stage for the first time.
James Maddison and Conor Gallagher credit Roberto De Zerbi's appointment for saving Tottenham from Premier League relegation. De Zerbi's tactical tweaks and focus on player confidence revitalized the team after a poor run under Igor Tudor.
Chelsea's sacking of Liam Rosenior marks the 10th Premier League managerial departure this season – the second-highest total in league history. While fewer clubs are involved (six versus 11 in 2022-23), the average tenure has plummeted to 9.1 months from 17.5 months two seasons ago. Tottenham and Chelsea have each changed managers twice, with Nottingham Forest on their fourth change. Ange Postecoglou lasted just 39 days at Tottenham – a record – while Igor Tudor was sacked after 44 days at Chelsea.
Chelsea are conducting a review after Saturday's 3-0 defeat at Brighton left manager Liam Rosenior on the brink of losing his job. The club are discussing whether to make a change now or give the 41-year-old a chance to turn form around before season's end. Rosenior has overseen five successive Premier League defeats and faced jeers from away fans, with a vocal contingent in the dressing room reportedly not connecting with his methods. Chelsea, who face Leeds in an FA Cup semi-final on Sunday, dropped to seventh place and risk falling into the bottom half.
