Unexpected leaders in the Premier League's best coaches ranking

A new analysis that brought both recognition and debate in the football world — the portal “Goal” presented the ranking of the best coaches in the English Premier League for the 2024/25 season. Several unexpected outcomes in the list sparked intense discussions within the football community.

New champion — new leader

The first spot was claimed by Dutch specialist Arne Slot, who led “Liverpool” to the championship. This marked the beginning of a new era for the club — Slot’s style and confident transformation gave the team a new life.

“Nottingham Forest” — the surprise of the season

Second place went unexpectedly to Nuno Espírito Santo, who achieved impressive results with “Nottingham Forest.” His players demonstrated disciplined and attacking football throughout the season. The club’s fight for a European spot became a major talking point among fans and experts.

Newcastle’s consistency and Howe’s style

Completing the top three is “Newcastle” coach Eddie Howe. His team stood out with active pressing, tactical flexibility, and trust in young players. Under his guidance, the rebuilt squad became a serious test for all opponents.

Who else is in the top ten?

Fourth and fifth places went to “Aston Villa” coach Unai Emery and “Brentford” manager Thomas Frank, respectively. The rest of the top ten includes: Vítor Pereira, Fabian Hürzeler, Mikel Arteta, Enzo Maresca, and Andoni Iraola.

Guardiola’s absence and Arteta’s “modest” result

The biggest surprise was that “Manchester City” boss Pep Guardiola did not make the top ten at all. Similarly, the fact that Mikel Arteta, who kept “Arsenal” at the top of the table all season, was only ranked eighth, sparked heated debate among fans and pundits alike.

In conclusion, this ranking evaluates not only seasonal results but also each coach’s tactical approach, influence on the team, and development potential. Slot’s emergence as the leader, Santo’s rapid rise, and Guardiola’s omission from the list all suggest that the Premier League still holds surprises in store. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!