Football is a sport that primarily is run by the managers from the touchlines. The ultimate guardians of a team, the manager of a sport is the pivot around which the whole team revolves around. In top-flight leagues such as the Premier League or the La Liga, the role of a manager becomes extremely important.
Football in England has seen a lot of exceptional managers; people who have dramatically changed the fortunes of their side. From Sir Alex Ferguson to Pep Guardiola, there have been several legendary managers, who have left an indelible impression in English football.
Considered as one of the toughest football leagues in the world, the Premier League has witnessed some magical moments which are driven by the philosophy of the managers.
In this article, we take a look at the football managers with the most number of Premier League titles:
1. Sir Alex Ferguson (13 titles)
Considered as the person with the Midas touch in English football, Sir Alex Ferguson, was the revolutionary football manager of the most successful club in English football, Manchester United.
His retirement in 2013 opened up doors of perils and problems for The Red Devils and since then, none of the 8 managers (full-time and interim) who have coached the team, have been able to win a title.
Sir Alex Ferguson had first won a Premier League title in 1992 and last won it in 2012. His contributions to one of the most legendary clubs in English football is exceptional.
2. Pep Guardiola (5 titles)
Current Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has won 5 Premier League titles so far and is second in this illustrious list. He has weaved magic at the Etihad Stadium and has brought several laurels to the club.
Manchester City are an unstoppable juggernaut in Premier League presently and have won the last 6 of the 7 editions of the league. Guardiola has helped his side win the Premier League title for 4 continuous editions and thereby etched history.
3. Jose Mourinho (3 titles)
Former Manchester United, Juventus, Real Madrid and Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho has won the Premier League on 3 occasions. He won it for Chelsea on 2 consecutive occasions in 2004-05 and 2005-06 and is one of the most successful managers of all time.
Jose Mourinho won his 3rd Premier League title in 2014-15 for Chelsea again. He is presently coaching Turkish side, Fenerbahce.
4. Arsene Wenger (Arsenal)
Former legendary manager of Arsenal, Arsene Wenger occupies a spot for his illustrious run at Arsenal. He has made the team win the Premier League title on 3 occasions and his first title came in 1997-98.
Arsene Wenger manager Arsenal from 1998 to 2018 before retiring in the year, 2018. He has managed Arsenal on 1235 occasions and has notched up 707 wins.
Also read: Top 10 Managers Of All-Time In Football
