Top 25 Premier League Managers with the Most Wins: From Fewest to Most
From tactical masterminds to passionate motivators, the Premier League has hosted some of football’s most iconic managers. Whether it’s dynasties built over decades or short-term brilliance, the following list highlights the 25 managers with the most Premier League wins, sorted from the fewest to the most.
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25. George Graham – 103 wins
The Arsenal disciplinarian brought grit and silverware to Highbury, laying the foundations for Wenger’s revolution.
24. Alan Curbishley – 108 wins
A consistent figure at Charlton, guiding them to long-term Premier League stability.
23. Claudio Ranieri – 109 wins
Before and after Leicester’s miracle, Ranieri managed multiple Premier League clubs — but 2016 made him immortal.
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22. Alan Pardew – 109 wins
Charismatic and controversial, Pardew led several clubs including West Ham, Newcastle and Crystal Palace.
21. David O’Leary – 112 wins
Known for his exciting young Leeds team of the early 2000s — and a Champions League semi-final.
20. Kenny Dalglish – 115 wins
“King Kenny” returned to the top flight with Liverpool and Newcastle, mixing legacy and leadership.
19. Kevin Keegan – 116 wins
“Entertainers” was the keyword during his thrilling Newcastle tenure in the ‘90s — so close, yet so far.
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18. Gérard Houllier – 120 wins
Modernised Liverpool with a continental touch, securing a cup treble in 2001.
17. Mikel Arteta – 121 wins
Arsenal’s current architect, blending Pep’s influence with his own tactical identity in a promising new era.
16. Eddie Howe – 125 wins
Transformed Bournemouth into a Premier League side, and now building a contender at Newcastle.
15. Martin O’Neill – 130 wins
Led Leicester and Aston Villa to respectable top-half finishes with intense, disciplined football.
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14. Steve Bruce – 133 wins
Managed multiple clubs across the league, often trusted to stabilise sides in trouble.
13. Roy Hodgson – 136 wins
The evergreen manager has been everywhere — Fulham, West Brom, Palace — with tactical organisation and calm authority.
12. Brendan Rodgers – 139 wins
Developed dynamic attacking sides at Liverpool and Leicester, including FA Cup glory with the Foxes.
11. Mauricio Pochettino – 150 wins
Took Spurs to new heights — including a Champions League final — with an energetic, high-pressing game.
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10. Mark Hughes – 157 wins
Steered Blackburn, Man City, and Stoke with a solid, combative style during the 2000s and 2010s.
9. Rafael Benítez – 173 wins
A meticulous tactician who won hearts at Liverpool and saved Newcastle from the brink.
8. Sam Allardyce – 178 wins
Survival specialist, famous for keeping struggling sides afloat with pragmatism and experience.
7. Jürgen Klopp – 209 wins
The mastermind behind Liverpool’s resurgence — Premier League, Champions League, and records galore.
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6. José Mourinho – 217 wins
“The Special One” brought titles to Chelsea and winning mentality to every club he managed.
5. Harry Redknapp – 236 wins
A wheeler-dealer with charm and attacking flair — most fondly remembered for his time at West Ham and Spurs.
4. Pep Guardiola – 242 wins
A footballing perfectionist. Has turned Manchester City into one of the most dominant sides in English football history.
3. David Moyes – 273 wins
Long-serving Everton boss, reborn at West Ham — the league’s most enduring manager after Ferguson and Wenger.
2. Arsène Wenger – 475 wins
The revolutionary who changed English football forever — style, science, and an Invincible season.
1. Sir Alex Ferguson – 528 wins
The greatest. 13 Premier League titles, 528 wins, and a legacy unmatched in world football.
