With the end of Liverpool and Newcastle match the second week of the premier league passed with some expected and some unexpected results.
The loss of City against spurs ,draw of United , Liverpool teenage sensation goal.the are the highlight of the game .
But the most important person of all this drama and director of the premier league cinema ,the managers , the technical super heroes of the game.The are the anchor of the match.
1. Mikel Arteta (Arsenal)
Arsenal sit atop the table with a perfect record: 2 wins, 0 conceded, and a +6 goal difference . Arteta’s team has looked sharp and clinical, arguably delivering the strongest early-season performance of all managers.
2. Thomas Frank (Tottenham Hotspur)
Tottenham also carry maximum points (6), just behind Arsenal on goal difference (+5) . Notably, they defeated Manchester City 2–0 away, underlining Frank’s effective leadership .
3. Unai Emery (Nottingham Forest)
Forest are in 4th with 1 win and 1 draw, sitting on 4 points and a +2 goal difference . Their solid early form continues the momentum from last season under Emery’s guidance.
4. Enzo Maresca (Chelsea)
Chelsea occupy 3rd place with 4 points (1 win, 1 draw), and a formidable +4 goal difference . Maresca’s first two matches demonstrated attacking flair and stability at the back.
5. Arne Slot (Liverpool)
Liverpool have also started with 2 wins and +3 goal difference, tying for 3rd on points . Given Slot’s title-winning debut last season, his inclusion here is well earned .
6. Pep Guardiola (Manchester City)
City are in 6th place with 3 points (+2 GD), having lost one of their first two matches . A sobering start, but history suggests Guardiola will rally strongly.
7. Managers of Sunderland/Bournemouth/Leeds (collectively ranked)
All have secured one win in two games (3 points) — notably, Sunderland’s 3–0 victory over West Ham was emphatic . Given the narrative boost, the manager of Sunderland edges this group.
8. Eddie Howe (Newcastle United)
Newcastle have only played one match (1 point), placing them 15th . Still, Howe’s recent managerial success—including a League Cup win and solid finish last season —boosts his ranking.
9. Ruben Amorim (Manchester United)
United lie 16th with 1 point (0 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss) . Amorim has openly acknowledged the team isn’t ready for Europe and is in a rebuilding phase .
10. Oliver Glasner (Crystal Palace)
Palace are yet to win — they have 2 draws (2 points) and a neutral goal difference (0) . Nevertheless, Glasner’s last season delivered the FA Cup and Community Shield, showing he has the quality to rise rapidly .
Summary Table
Rank Manager (Club) Why They Stand Out
1 Mikel Arteta (Arsenal) Best goal difference (+6) with two clean wins
2 Thomas Frank (Tottenham) Solid start and major scalp over City
3 Unai Emery (Forest) Consistent form continuing from previous season
4 Enzo Maresca (Chelsea) Strong attacking show and defensive solidity
5 Arne Slot (Liverpool) Early wins plus last season’s title experience
6 Pep Guardiola (Man City) Always a threat, despite early slip
7 Sunderland’s manager Earned a dominant win as a promoted side
8 Eddie Howe (Newcastle) Promises based on recent trophy-winning success
9 Ruben Amorim (Man United) Rebuilding phase under way, honest outlook
10 Oliver Glasner (Crystal Palace) Carried momentum from club’s best recent season
Technical Analysis
- Early momentum matters — Arsenal and Spurs capitalize on quick starts.
- Track records influence perception — Managers like Slot, Emery, and Maresca benefit from a previous season’s success.
- Balance of short-term results and long-term trust influences rankings beyond just points.
- Rebuilding clubs such as Manchester United and Crystal Palace are given context-conscious placements.