AI Describes Every Premier League Manager in One Word

September 16, 2025 Aksel Kryhlmand

The Premier League is the most global and lucrative football competition in the world, attracting players and managers from every corner of the planet. Each coach brings a different philosophy, style, and personality to the dugout, creating a league full of tactical contrasts and narratives.

To showcase this diversity, artificial intelligence has tried a fun experiment: describing every Premier League manager for the 2025/26 season in just one word. The results are a mix of praise, criticism, and brutally honest summaries. Here’s the full breakdown, club by club.

Arsenal – Mikel Arteta : Runner-up

The AI didn’t hold back. Rather than applauding Arteta’s potential, it highlighted his inability to cross the final line: winning the title. After three consecutive seasons of near-misses, this description stings. Arteta will hope his new signings help change the narrative.

Aston Villa – Unai Emery : Strategic

“Good evening” jokes aside, Emery is labelled “strategic.” A nod to his tactical acumen and his ability to transform Villa into a well-oiled, highly organized machine.

Bournemouth – Andoni Iraola : Surging

The Spaniard is on the rise. After revitalising Bournemouth, he’s been linked to Europe’s biggest jobs. Despite losing key players, his daring style keeps him climbing the managerial ladder.

Brentford – Keith Andrews : Inexperienced

Promoted internally after Thomas Frank’s departure, Andrews is new to the Premier League. The AI points out his lack of experience, which could be a dangerous handicap in such a ruthless league.

Brighton – Fabian Hürzeler : Daring

Fabian Hurzeler — Instagram/fabian.huerzeler

The youngest permanent Premier League boss, just 31, is described as “daring.” His bold football philosophy led Brighton to an impressive 8th-place finish in his debut campaign.

Burnley – Scott Parker : Dull

A brutal description: “dull.” Parker is known for getting teams promoted but not keeping them up. Burnley will be his chance to prove he’s more than a one-trick manager.

Chelsea – Enzo Maresca : Methodical

Maresca is seen as “methodical.” While rigid in his system, he’s delivered two trophies, including the revamped Club World Cup. Structured and detail-focused, his approach is paying off.

Crystal Palace – Oliver Glasner : Dynamic

Glasner has reshaped Palace’s identity: no longer just pragmatic survival football, but dynamic, attacking play. He even delivered a historic FA Cup triumph.

Everton – David Moyes : Steady

“Steady” may sound underwhelming, but it’s accurate. Back at Everton, Moyes has brought calm and stability to a club that had been drowning in chaos.

Fulham – Marco Silva : Overlooked

Once hailed as “the next Mourinho,” Silva is now seen as “overlooked.” At Fulham, he has ended their yo-yo status, but rarely gets mentioned for the top jobs he may well deserve.

Leeds – Daniel Farke : Seasoned

The German is experienced but with a mixed Premier League record. Now at Leeds, he must prove he can do more than just secure promotions.

Liverpool – Arne Slot : Genius

Winning the Premier League in your debut season with a squad mostly inherited from Klopp? Slot is praised as a “genius.” The test now is how he performs with his own recruits.

Manchester City – Pep Guardiola : Mastermind

Even after a difficult season, Guardiola remains the “mastermind” of modern football. His influence on the game is unmatched, and his legacy is already untouchable.

Manchester United – Ruben Amorim : Faltering

The AI describes him as “faltering.” United struggled badly in his debut campaign, marking their lowest-ever league finish. Still, as Arteta once showed, patience can pay off.

Newcastle – Eddie Howe : Passionate

Not the shouting, touchline-charging type of passion, but a deep, genuine love for the game and his players. Howe’s understated drive continues to inspire Newcastle.

Nottingham Forest – Nuno Espírito Santo : Resolute

“Resolute” sums up both his defensive style and his character. After setbacks at Spurs and beyond, Nuno has rebuilt his reputation with determination at Forest.

Sunderland – Régis Le Bris : Unknown

Not literally unknown, but an “unknown quantity” at this level. Promoted at the first time of asking, he now faces the real test of whether he can handle the Premier League spotlight.

Tottenham – Thomas Frank : Pragmatic

Frank is labelled “pragmatic.” It worked at Brentford, but Spurs fans crave flair. His biggest challenge will be balancing realism with the club’s historic hunger for attacking football.

West Ham – Graham Potter : Recovering

After a disastrous spell at Chelsea, Potter is in recovery mode. At West Ham, he has the chance to slowly rebuild his reputation and return to the top tier of English coaching.

Wolves – Vítor Pereira : Tenacious

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“Tenacious” is spot on. Wolves have built an identity around grit, resilience, and hard work, all qualities Pereira embodies. His first full season in charge will show if he can make it last.