Premier League manager of the season 2023-24 power rankings

Unai Emery of Aston Villa has clinched the top spot in the Premier League Manager of the Season 2023-24 power rankings, surpassing Pep Guardiola after guiding Villa to a remarkable fourth-place finish and Champions League qualification.

According to Goal, Emery’s tactical prowess and ability to extract the best from his players have been evident throughout the season, making Villa one of the most competitive teams in the league.

Here’s a breakdown of the power rankings:

1. Unai Emery (Aston Villa) – With Villa’s outstanding performance and Emery’s strategic brilliance, securing fourth place was a monumental achievement.
2. Pep Guardiola (Manchester City) – Despite facing challenges, Guardiola led City to another Premier League title with his meticulous planning and exceptional talent management.
3. Mikel Arteta (Arsenal) – Arteta’s transformation of Arsenal into an elite football team has been impressive, with the Gunners finishing just behind City in the title race.
4. Jurgen Klopp (Liverpool) – Klopp oversaw a significant rebuild at Liverpool and led them to a third-place finish, showcasing his leadership and tactical acumen.
5. Ange Postecoglou (Tottenham) – Postecoglou’s dynamic approach revitalized Tottenham, although they narrowly missed out on Champions League qualification.
6. Oliver Glasner (Crystal Palace) – Glasner’s impact at Crystal Palace was immediate, guiding them to their highest-ever Premier League finish.
7. Andoni Iraola (Bournemouth) – Iraola’s progressive tactics propelled Bournemouth to a commendable 12th-place finish.
8. Sean Dyche (Everton) – Despite challenges, Dyche steered Everton to safety and secured a comfortable mid-table position.
9. Roberto De Zerbi (Brighton) – De Zerbi’s tenure at Brighton saw some highs and lows, ultimately resulting in a mid-table finish.
10. Eddie Howe (Newcastle) – Howe’s Newcastle showed flashes of brilliance but fell short of expectations, finishing seventh in the league.

Each manager faced unique challenges and demonstrated their capabilities throughout the season, contributing to an exciting and competitive Premier League campaign.