We take a look at where every Premier League manager stands with their deal, with a few well-regarded managers free in 2026.
Chelsea of course have no manager, having sacked theirs three months in a six-year contract.
Arsenal manager contract: 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. Contract talks have been put on hold until the race is over; the tone of the talks may differ a little if Arteta and Arsenal come second again.
Aston Villa manager contract: 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 manager contract: 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. Now he is eyeing a 10-year contract at Chelsea as he will definitely leave this summer to be replaced by…
Bournemouth manager contract: Marco Rose – 2029
The former RB Leipzig boss will take charge in the summer of 2026 and has been handed an initial three-year contract.
Brentford manager contract: 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 manager contract: Fabian Hurzeler – 2027
The youngest-ever permanent manager of a Premier League club was given a three-year contract by the Seagulls. There is said to be a £13m release clause.
Burnley manager contract: Scott Parker – 2027
The Championship promotion specialist signed a three-year deal when he replaced Vincent Kompany in 2024. If reports are to be believed, he will be sacked on relegation from the Premier League and not be allowed another shot at promotion/relegation.
Chelsea manager contract: None but surely 2034 forthcoming
Crystal Palace manager contract: Oliver Glasner – 2026
Glasner goes this summer, with Robbie Keane among those linked with the job.
Everton manager contract: 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. No regrets from either party.
Fulham manager contract: 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. And he’s now being courted by Chelsea.
Leeds United manager contract: 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 manager contract: 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 manager contract: 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 manager contract: 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 United manager contract: 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 manager contract: 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 manager contract: Regis Le Bris – 2028
Le Bris signed an extension just before the start of a season in which Sunderland over outperformed everyone’s expectations. There’s now talk of him being sacked for failing to secure European football. Which is mental.
Tottenham manager contract: Roberto De Zerbi – 2031
Long contract on massive wages behind those of only Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola. The lucky sod.
West Ham manager contract: 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 manager contract: 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.
