The Premier League will begin the 2026/27 season with a record nine clubs under new management, marking the highest number of managerial changes before an opening weekend in the competition’s history.
The record was confirmed after Newcastle United appointed Matthias Jaissle as their new head coach following the departure of Eddie Howe. The German manager’s arrival means nine teams will start the campaign with different managers from those who began the previous season.
Jaissle joins Newcastle after a successful spell at Al Ahli, where he guided the Saudi Arabian club to major honours. The 38-year-old coach now faces the challenge of building on Newcastle’s progress and leading the club into a new era.
The managerial turnover highlights a summer of significant change across England’s top flight, with several clubs opting for fresh leadership ahead of the new campaign.
Newcastle’s decision to bring in Jaissle adds to a historic level of movement on Premier League benches, as clubs prepare for what promises to be one of the most unpredictable seasons in recent years.
