The 5 longest-serving managers currently in the Premier League

21.08.26 15:00 English Premier League

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With Eddie Howe set to leave Newcastle, the Top 5 of the most enduring managers in charge has just been shaken up. However, the rankings are still topped by Mikel Arteta, English champion with the Gunners.

Eddie Howe is leaving the Magpies due to a disagreement with his employers. Appointed in November 2021, he has spent nearly five years at the club.

Here is the new Top 5 of the longest-serving managers currently in the Premier League:

Mikel Arteta (Arsenal - 6 years, 220 days)

Long-time assistant at Manchester City, notably under Pep Guardiola, Mikel Arteta took charge of Arsenal on December 22, 2019. Since then, he has managed the team in 352 matches, registering 217 wins, 60 draws, and 75 losses.

His six years at the club have allowed him to lay solid foundations and deliver the Premier League title to the Gunners after a 22-year drought. The Spaniard is set to begin another season at the helm of the London club, aiming to defend his title and, above all, to win the Champions League after coming close last season (losing the final to PSG).

Unai Emery (Aston Villa - 3 years, 271 days)

Head coach of Aston Villa since October 2022, Unai Emery is renowned for his tactical acumen and his expertise in European competitions.

The Spanish tactician has transformed the Villans, taking them from a struggling side to European contenders, and now to a club capable of winning the Europa League in 2026.

Daniel Farke (Leeds - 3 years, 26 days)

On the bench at Leeds United since July 2023, the German coach has established himself as a promotion specialist in the Premier League, having twice won the Championship with Norwich City before leading Leeds to the Championship title in 2025.

Praised for his possession-based football and management skills, he also secured the club’s survival in the top flight during the 2025-2026 season.

Régis Le Bris (Sunderland - 2 years, 29 days)

Régis Le Bris has been Sunderland’s head coach since July 2024. Known for his ability to develop young players and his modern tactical approach, the French manager has quickly brought new momentum to the Black Cats, establishing them as an ambitious force in English football.

Fabian Hürzeler (Brighton – 2 years, 28 days)

He was appointed manager of Brighton & Hove Albion in July 2024. Regarded as one of the most promising coaches of his generation, the German has become the youngest permanent manager in Premier League history.

After leading FC St. Pauli to promotion to the Bundesliga, he confirmed his potential at Brighton while promoting young talent.

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.

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