The Longest Serving Managers In Premier League History

Who are the longest serving managers in Premier League history? Well, if we exclude the time before the Premier League’s formation in 1992, Arsenal’s Arsene Wenger tops this list, but we’re not going to do that. Including both the Premier League and the original First Division, here are the 10 longest serving managers at any one club in English football history.

The Longest Serving Managers In Premier League History (Including First Division)

#10. Howard Wilkinson | Leeds United

From October 10, 1988 — September 10, 1996

2,892 days

#9. Dave Bassett | Sheffield United

From January 2, 1988 — December 12, 1995

2,901 days

Former Arsenal manager George Graham. Photo: @ArsenalBulgaria | Twitter

#8. George Graham | Arsenal

From May 14, 1986 — February 21, 1995

3,205 days

#7. Steve Coppell | Crystal Palace

From June 3, 1984 — May 17, 1993

3,270 days

David "Football Genius" Moyes Photo: @OLBG | Twitter

#6. David Moyes | Everton

From March 15, 2002 — June 1, 2013

4,096 days

#5. Joe Royle | Oldham Athletic

From July 14, 1982 — November 10, 1994

4,502 days

#4. Alan Curbishley | Charlton Athletic 

From July 24, 1991 — May 8, 2006

5,402 days

The legendary Brian Clough. Photo: @iPaperSport | Twitter

#3. Brian Clough | Nottingham Forest

From January 6, 1975 — May 8, 1993

6,697 days

#2. Arsene Wenger | Arsenal

From October 1, 1996 — Present

7,749 days

Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson. Photo: @SoccerCoaching2 | Twitter

#1. Alex Ferguson | Manchester United

From November 6, 1986 — June 1, 2013

9,704 days

Longest Serving Current Premier League Managers

In the present day, here are the five current Premier League managers who’ve served their club the longest.

#5. Mauricio Pochettino | Tottenham Hotspur

From May 27, 2014 — Present

1,302 days

#4. Mark Hughes | Stoke City

From May 30, 2013 — Present

1,664 days

Burnley manager Sean Dyche. Photo: @TeleFootball | Twitter

#3. Sean Dyche | Burnley

From October 30, 2012 — Present

1,876 days

#2. Eddie Howe | Bournemouth

From October 12, 2012 — Present

1,894 days

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger. Photo: @234sportnews | Twitter

#1. Arsene Wenger | Arsenal

From October 1, 1996 — Present

7,749 days