We take a look at where every Premier League manager stands with their deal, with a few well-regarded managers free in 2026.
Not Keith Andrews or Liam Rosenior. They’re tied down for six years in a job where you’re only ever five games form the sack…
Arsenal: Mikel Arteta – 2027
“I think the manager has to earn the right to be here tomorrow,” said Arteta when asked in December about an extension beyond 2027. Winning the title ought to do it.
Aston Villa: Unai Emery – 2029
“We are really excited to continue this journey with no limits to our dreams,” said Unai Emery as he signed a new five-year deal. “I am very happy to take this step and the responsibility of leading this club.”
Bournemouth: Andoni Iraola – 2026
Gary O’Neil was axed and Iraola brought in with a more progressive style of football after his contract with Rayo Vallecano expired. He was handed a two-year contract, which seems sensible. Then he signed a contract extension at the end of his first season, which also seems sensible. Bournemouth are understandably keen to persuade the Spaniard to sign on again but Iraola is ambitious and many big European clubs will be circling.
Brentford: Keith Andrews – 2032
Andrews has signed a new six-and-a-half-year contract. Brentford have been very impressive this season but that still feels… long.
Brighton: Fabian Hurzeler – 2027
The youngest-ever permanent manager of a Premier League club was given a three-year contract by the Seagulls.
Burnley: Scott Parker – 2027
The Championship promotion specialist signed a three-year deal when he replaced Vincent Kompany in 2024. If he’s allowed to stick around, his final year is almost certain to be back where he manages best.
Chelsea: Liam Rosenior – 2032
The average term of a permanent Chelsea manager since Claudio Ranieri became the first victim of the Roman Abramovich era is just 503 days. And Chelsea gave Rosenior six-and-a-half years.
Crystal Palace: Oliver Glasner – 2026
Glasner goes this summer, while seemingly being intent on torching his legacy in the meantime.
Everton: David Moyes – 2027
Despite initial reports that Moyes would replace Sean Dyche on a short-term six-month contract, he actually signed on for two-and-a-half years.
Fulham: Marco Silva – 2026
A new deal was signed in October 2023 after a summer of Silva being courted by Saudi Arabian clubs. This is now his longest spell at any club, and the third longest reign in the Premier League behind Pep and Arteta.
Leeds: Daniel Farke – 2027
It looked for a while as though Farke wouldn’t make 2026, let alone 2027, but the German looks a good bet to lead Leeds into another season in the Premier League.
Liverpool: Arne Slot – 2027
The Dutchman took over at Liverpool as ‘head coach’ on a three-year contract. There were reports in October that a new deal was being worked on which, understandably, went quiet when the Reds slumped hard.
Manchester City: Pep Guardiola – 2027
The Premier League’s longest-serving manager, Guardiola agreed a two-year extension in 2024 but the widely-held view is that he’ll walk away a year before it expires.
Manchester United: Michael Carrick – 2026
Will the interim one become the permanent one? United have been hurt here before, but If Carrick secures Champions League football, waving him off might be tricky.
Newcastle: Eddie Howe – long-term beyond 2024
Wor Eddie was given a two-and-a-half-year contract until 2024 when he was appointed in November 2021. Those terms were renegotiated in 2022 but neither the club nor Howe have been willing to elaborate on the length. “It’s a ‘long-term’ deal – that was the wording, I think,” said Howe when asked directly.
Nottingham Forest: Vitor Pereira – 2027
Pereira essentially took over Dyche’s deal when he was appointed in February 2026 while Forest fretted over a relegation battle.
Sunderland: Regis Le Bris – 2028
Le Bris signed an extension just before the start of a season in which Sunderland over outperformed everyone’s expectations.
Tottenham: Igor Tudor – 2026
Tottenham gave Thomas Frank three years but Tudor has three months to save Spurs.
West Ham: Nuno Espirito Santo – 2028
Looked unlikely to make it into 2026 at one point but the Hammers have got their acts together somewhat, even if it might not be enough.
Wolves: Rob Edwards – 2029
Vitor Pereira was a few months into a three-year deal when they sacked him to hire Edwards, whose contract gives him time to get Wolves back up again. Twice.
