It has become rare for managers to last long periods in the English Premier League due to immense pressure and constant demands for immediate results. This reality pushes many clubs to change their managers seeking a new “technical boost” that might improve results.

However, there are notable exceptions of managers who defied this trend and succeeded in maintaining their positions for long periods, an achievement that itself is a testament to competence and stability.

The global site Transfermarkt reviewed a list of the top 10 longest-serving managers in the history of the Premier League since its modern inception in the 1992-1993 season, including names of managers still in charge today.

The top spot goes to Frenchman Arsène Wenger, the legendary Arsenal manager, who led the team for 21 years and 8 months from 1996 to 2018, credited with revolutionizing English football in terms of style and professionalism.

He is followed by Sir Alex Ferguson in second place, who managed Manchester United for 20 years and 11 months during the Premier League era. Ferguson’s total tenure with Manchester United is much longer if his years before 1992 are counted.

Third place is David Moyes, who managed Everton for 11 years and 3 months between 2002 and 2013. He currently holds the managerial position at the club again, although a long tenure this time seems unlikely.

Fourth place belongs to Pep Guardiola, who has been managing Manchester City since 2016, having won six league titles and 250 Premier League victories so far. His current contract runs until 2027, which may allow him to climb higher on the list.

Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp ranks fifth after spending 8 years and 8 months at Anfield between 2015 and 2024, bringing the club back to domestic and European glory.

Sixth place is Joe Kinnear, who managed Wimbledon from 1992 to 1999 (6 years and 11 months), seventh is Harry Redknapp, who led West Ham from 1994 to 2001 (6 years and 9 months). Eighth place goes to Rafael Benítez, who managed Liverpool from 2004 to 2010 (5 years and 11 months).

Ninth is Alan Curbishley, who managed Charlton for 5 years and 11 months, while tenth is Spaniard Mikel Arteta, current Arsenal manager, who has spent 5 years and 9 months with the Gunners, with expectations to move up the ranking by season’s end.

Guardiola and Arteta are the only two on this list still holding their positions, reflecting the rarity of longevity in one of the most competitive environments in world football.