The Premier League is by far the most-watched league in the world and its commercial value supersedes any division across the continent.
As such, it has attracted a plethora of talented players and managers, raising the competition level to uncharted waters, with all 20 sides possessing great quality on the pitch and in the dugout.
Only the very best will be given an opportunity on the touchline which in turn has created a pool of head coaches with incredible tactical nouse, ideas and personality.
Football FanCast has ranked the 20 Premier League managers from 'worst' to best, with each selection based on their points per match, relative success and style of play.
Without further ado, here are our selections…
20 Rob Edwards – Luton Town
Appointed on the 17th November, 2022
Rob Edwards has done a fantastic job at Luton Town since taking over midway through last season. The former Watford boss led The Hatters to the Premier League for the first time in their history after defeating Coventry City on penalties in the play-off final.
His side have transitioned to life in the top flight better than the two other promoted teams, so there's certainly an argument his ranking should be higher.
But, the 40-year-old is still in the early stages of his managerial career so it's pretty difficult to justify a higher placement.
Edwards' managerial career
Club
Appointed
In charge until
Matches
Points per match
Forest Green Rovers
27th May, 2021
11th May, 2022
53
1.75
Watford
1st July, 2022
26th September, 2022
11
1.27
Luton Town
17th November, 2022
30th June, 2026
46
1.52
19 Paul Heckingbottom – Sheffield United
Appointed on the 25th November, 2021
Paul Heckingbottom deserves immense credit for gaining promotion with Sheffield United last term, as his side went up in second, amassing a remarkable 91 points.
But his short spell in the top flight during the 2021/22 season – when he was appointed interim manager of the Blades – perhaps revealed his limitations at this level, admittedly with a significantly weaker squad than the rest.
This time around is no different either, with his side languishing in 19th, having won one of their opening 12 matches.
Heckingbottom's managerial career
Club
Appointed
In charge until
Matches
Points per match
Barnsley
6th February, 2016
5th February, 2018
96
1.69
Leeds United
6th February, 2018
1st June, 2018
16
1.00
Hibernian
13th February, 2019
4th November, 2019
32
1.44
Sheffield United (interim)
13th March, 2021
30th June, 2021
11
0.82
Sheffield United
25th November, 2021
30th June, 2026
96
1.69
18 Vincent Kompany – Burnley
Appointed on 1st July, 2022
Vincent Kompany is at the start of his fledgling managerial career, which is largely the reason why he ranks 18th.
The former Manchester City captain guided Burnley back to the top flight at the first time of asking last term, as his side surpassed the 100-point mark playing some marvellous football.
And because of that, many predicted Kompany's side to be well clear of the drop zone this season but that forecast doesn't appear likely based on early evidence, with the Lancashire club sitting at the foot of the table on four points.
It will be a telling and testing year ahead for the Belgian head coach.
Kompany's managerial career
Club
Appointed
In charge until
Matches
Points per match
Burnley
1st July, 2022
30th June 2028
69
1.84
R.S.C. Anderlecht
17th August, 2020
30th June, 2022
90
1.70
R.S.C. Anderlecht (Player-Coach)
1st July, 2019
16th August, 2020
5
1.20
17 Andoni Iraola – Bournemouth
Appointed on the 1st July, 2023
Andoni Iraola is at the start of his career in English football after joining Bournemouth from Rayo Vallecano in the summer.
The Spaniard came in with a big reputation thanks to his successful three-year spell with Los Franjirrojos, where he gained promotion to La Liga and secured successive 12th-placed finishes.
But, despite heavy investment in the summer – which saw the Cherries outlay £111.6m – his side have struggled to cope and currently wither just outside the relegation zone on nine points.
Again, like a few names on this list, Iraola's true managerial potential will only be revealed with time, so it's hard to fairly adjudge a ranking.
Iraola's managerial career
Club
Appointed
In charge until
Matches
Points per match
Bournemouth
1st July, 2023
30th June, 2025
15
1.00
Rayo Vallecano
6th August, 2020
30th June, 2023
136
1.46
CD Mirandés
10th July, 2019
21st July, 2020
49
1.45
AEK Larnaca
1st June, 2018
14th January, 2019
29
1.62
16 Gary O'Neil – Wolves
Appointed on the 9th August, 2023
Gary O'Neil, the former Bournemouth boss, was appointed Wolves manager on the eve of this season following Julen Lopetegui's departure.
Many raised their eyebrows at the appointment and tipped the West Midlands club to go down, but those naysayers have so far been proven incorrect.
Wolves have amassed 15 points and sit 12th, nine points clear of the drop zone and appear very well-placed to retain their top-flight status.
The 40-year-old appeared on the popular Sky Sports Monday Night Football programme and impressed viewers when discussing his side's style of play and tactics.
O'Neil is certainly a promising young manager and has a much higher ceiling than his 16th-placed ranking suggests, but it's still early days in his career.
O'Neil's managerial career
Club
Appointed
In charge until
Matches
Points per match
Wolves
9th August, 2023
30th June, 2026
14
1.29
Bournemouth
28th November, 2022
19th June, 2023
25
0.92
Bournemouth (Interim)
30th August, 2022
27th November, 2022
12
1.33
15 Steve Cooper – Nottingham Forest
Appointed on the 21st September, 2021
Steve Cooper has completely turned around the fortunes of Nottingham Forest since his arrival just over two years ago.
The Welshman came in during a difficult period for the East Midlanders, as they languished at the foot of the Championship table but quite remarkably, he led his side to the Premier League that season, ending a 23-year absence from the top flight.
Forest avoided the drop last term and appear well-positioned to replicate that feat once again, having collected 13 points from 12 games, leaving them seven points clear of the bottom three.
Cooper is a popular figure among Forest fans and is held in high regard by the media.
Cooper's managerial career
Club
Appointed
In charge until
Matches
Points per match
Nottingham Forest
21st September, 2021
30th June, 2025
103
1.50
Swansea
1st July, 2019
21st July, 2021
105
1.61
14 Sean Dyche – Everton
Appointed on the 30th January, 2023
Sean Dyche is widely regarded as a specialist at keeping sides afloat in the Premier League, which is exactly why Everton appointed him earlier this year.
The 52-year-old managed to preserve the Toffees' top-flight status on the final day of last season, which looked like a mammoth task at one stage.
Dyche enjoyed a fruitful nine-and-a-half-year spell in charge of Burnley, where he gained two promotions from the Championship and consolidated the Clarets as a top-flight club for five consecutive seasons, including a seventh-placed finish.
The former Watford boss does have his critics, however, mainly for his style of play but that notion is often unfairly banded around.
Dyche has generally operated on a much smaller budget than his competitors, thus making it more difficult to play expansive and free-flowing football.
He's a very competent top-flight manager and you'd be hard-pressed to find anyone who disagrees with that sentiment.
Dyche's managerial career
Club
Appointed
In charge until
Matches
Points per match
Everton
30th January, 2023
30th June, 2025
33
1.33
Burnley
30th October, 2012
15th April, 2022
425
1.34
Watford
1st July, 2011
3rd July, 2012
49
1.37
13 Marco Silva – Fulham
Appointed on the 1st of July 2021
Marco Silva's career has peaked and troughed since arriving in English football with Hull City back in January 2017. The Portuguese manager suffered relegation with the Tigers but impressed enough to secure the Watford job.
Silva enjoyed a bright start to life with the Hornets and had them as high as fourth in October but a run of one win from 11 games saw him sacked in January 2018.
A spell in charge of Everton ensued for the young coach but that came to an end after 18 months before joining then Championship outfit Fulham in 2021.
The 46-year-old's stock has skyrocketed with the Cottagers, so much so that Chelsea reportedly named him as a potential candidate to replace Graham Potter, though that rumour never materialised.
His fluctuating fortunes in the dugout make it incredibly difficult to adjudge a ranking but 13th-placed feels about right.
Silva's managerial career
Club
Appointed
In charge until
Matches
Points per match
Fulham
1st July, 2021
30th June, 2026
109
1.64
Everton
31st May, 2018
5th December, 2019
60
1.38
Watford
27th May, 2017
21st January, 2018
26
1.12
Hull City
5th January, 2017
25th May, 2017
22
1.23
Olympiacos
7th July, 2015
23rd June, 2016
48
2.44
Sporting CP
21st May, 2014
4th June, 2015
53
2.08
Estoril Praia
28th September, 2011
20th May, 2014
116
1.66
12 Roy Hodgson – Crystal Palace
Appointed on 21st March, 2023
Roy Hodgson rejoined relegation-threatened Crystal Palace last term following the departure of Patrick Vieira and managed to steer the Eagles well clear of the drop zone.
Hodgson has coached all over the continent and acclaimed eight trophies in Sweden and Denmark, though, many will mainly remember his spell in charge of England between 2012 and 2016.
The Croydon-born gaffer is still managing at the elite level aged 76, evincing his remarkable commitment and passion for the sport. His experience alone gives him a one-up on the aforementioned managers.
Hodgson's managerial career
Club
Appointed
In charge until
Matches
Points per match
Crystal Palace
21st March, 2023
30th June, 2024
23
1.57
Watford
25th January, 2022
30th June, 2022
18
0.50
Crystal Palace
12th September, 2017
30th June, 2021
162
1.22
England
1st May, 2012
27th June, 2016
56
2.02
West Bromwich Albion
11th February, 2011
15th May, 2012
55
1.35
Liverpool
1st July, 2010
7th January, 2011
31
1.52
Fulham
28th December, 2007
30th June, 2010
129
1.41
Finland
1st January, 2006
29th November, 2007
21
1.43
Viking
12th July, 2004
31st December, 2005
48
1.60
United Arab Emirates
11th April, 2002
30th April, 2004
17
1.52
Udinese
1st July, 2001
10th December, 2001
17
1.53
FC Copenhagen
1st, July 2000
30th June, 2001
35
1.88
Grasshoppers
2nd August, 1999
30th June, 2000
37
1.57
Inter
27th April, 1999
30th June, 1998
6
1.00
Blackburn Rovers
1st July, 1997
21st November, 1998
58
1.24
Inter
16th October, 1995
23rd May, 1997
53
1.70
Switzerland
1st July, 1992
30th June, 1996
37
1.86
Xamax
1st July, 1990
31st December, 1991
76
1.64
Malmö FF
1st June, 1984
30th June, 1990
165
2.01
Örebro SK
1st January, 1983
30th June, 1984
48
1.81
Bristol City
1st January, 1982
30th June, 1982
20
0.7
Halmstads BK
1st July, 1976
1st June,1980
130
1.54
11 David Moyes – West Ham United
Appointed on the 29th December, 2019
Only two managers have overseen more Premier League games than David Moyes – Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger – which evinces his incredible longevity.
The Scotsman established Everton as a regular challenger for European spots during his 11-year tenure and even achieved a fourth-placed finish in 2005, thus qualifying for the Champions League.
Moyes endured a tough time as Manchester United manager and lasted only 10 months at the helm but rebuilt his stock with West Ham United.
The 60-year-old has cemented the Hammers as regulars in European competitions and won the UEFA Conference League last season, ending the club's 43-year wait for a trophy.
Moyes' managerial career
Club
Appointed
In charge until
Matches
Points per match
West Ham United
29th December, 2019
30th June, 2024
195
1.57
West Ham United
7th November, 2017
16th May, 2018
31
1.19
Sunderland
23rd July, 2016
22nd May, 2017
43
0.72
Real Sociedad
10th November, 2014
9th November, 2015
42
1.21
Manchester United
1st July, 2013
22nd April, 2014
51
1.73
Everton
14th March, 2002
30th June, 2013
518
1.54
Preston
12th January, 1998
13th March, 2002
210
1.71