Ranking all 20 Premier League managers (worst to best)

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