Mikel Arteta won the FA Cup with Arsenal, but after a challenging 2020/21 season, he's indicated what he wants going forward. After missing the top 4 last year, he has some significant tests ahead. The Spaniard just makes top-10.
Many believe that he ought to have won manager of the year. Despite having the lowest salaries in the league, Thomas Frank's leadership helped Brentford not just survive but prosper in the Premier League. The Dane has been the ideal leader for Brentford's ultramodern setup.
Graham Potter may move soon. The Englishman's possession-heavy style is admired by top clubs. His Brighton side typically has a higher possession share than Pep Guardiola's Manchester City, and his 9th place finish shows that the hype is real.
Graham Potter may move soon. The Englishman's possession-heavy style is admired by top clubs. His Brighton side typically has a higher possession share than Pep Guardiola's Manchester City, and his 9th place finish shows that the hype is real.
Brendan Rodgers has turned Leicester City into the Premier League's greatest team. Leicester's 8th-place finish shows how much expectations have altered since he arrived. His stint at Liverpool was mixed, yet he remains a top Premier League coach.
Manchester United's manager is Dutch. After a great season with Ajax in Amsterdam, his reputation is intact. Ten Hag's Eredivisie supremacy and Champions League exploits re-popularized Ajax. He plays an offensive style and hopes to reinvigorate Manchester United.
Thomas Tuchel's reputation as a perfectionist grew with his Champions League win with Chelsea. Tuchel, a virtuoso at assessing the opposition and capitalizing on their weaknesses, took Chelsea to 4 cup finals despite not completing two complete seasons.
Antonio Conte has won more big-5 trophies in the last decade than Pep Guardiola. He won the Premier League before Klopp and Guardiola. The Italian has helped Tottenham Hotspur move into the top four, and many believe they'll be title challengers next season.
The German has been Liverpool's savior in recent years. This era of the Premier League is all about Liverpool and Manchester City's rivalry. Klopp's three 90+ point seasons and three Champions League final appearances, including one win, showcase Liverpool's dominance under him.
Pep Guardiola is a legendary manager. He played for Barcelona from 2008-12 and has also played for Bayern Munich and Manchester City. In 6 years at the Etihad, he won 4 Premier League titles and many cups. Manchester City will remain the Premier League favorite as long as Guardiola is around.