Top 10 Premier League managers of all time ranked by BBC Sport

Ranking the Premier League's greatest managers is a complex task, balancing trophies with longevity, tactical innovation, and the circumstances of each victory. BBC Sport has compiled a list of the top 10, acknowledging the 13 different managers who have lifted the trophy.

Carlo Ancelotti makes the list for guiding Chelsea to the Premier League title in his debut season with a remarkable 103 goals, though his tenure was brief. His extensive international success, including domestic titles in five major European leagues, solidifies his candidacy.

Mikel Arteta's inclusion is based on both Arsenal's recent Premier League title in 2025-26 and the significant transformation he has orchestrated. He turned a drifting club into serious contenders, ending a long streak of dominance by Manchester City or Liverpool. His journey on the list is far from over.

Roberto Mancini is recognized for orchestrating one of the most dramatic title wins in Premier League history, with Manchester City securing the 2011-12 trophy in the dying moments. His FA Cup win the previous year laid the groundwork for City's future dominance.

Kenny Dalglish, already a legend, led Blackburn Rovers to the 1994-95 Premier League title, becoming the fourth manager to win the English top flight with two different clubs. Claudio Ranieri's achievement with Leicester City in 2015-16 is singled out as perhaps the most defining managerial feat in the league's history, given the team's underdog status.