Liverpool boss Arne Slot has become the first Premier League manager to pick up the most victories (14) in their first 16 matches handling sides in the division in all competitions.
Slot, who assumed his position as boss of the Anfield side on July 1, 2024, replacing Jurgen Klopp leads a list of prominent tacticians.
Many Former Chelsea Managers Present on the List
The list is dominated by many former Chelsea managers, who etched these records into the history book at the Stamford Bridge side.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery occupies the basement spot on the rankings, having amassed 12 wins in his first 16 matches handling Arsenal.
Avram Grant is next up on the list, with the ex-Chelsea boss and Israeli tactician recording 12 wins in his first 16 games coaching the Blues.
Maurizio Sarri is surprisingly part of the log, and he also picked up 12 wins in his opening 16 matches at Chelsea.
John Gregory and Antonio Conte were also triumphant in 12 of their first 16 matches, handling Aston Villa and Chelsea, respectively.
Jose Mourinho And Carlo Ancelotti Are Joint-second On The List Of Managers With Most Wins In Their First 16 Matches Coaching Premier League Clubs Across All Competitions
Jose Mourinho, who has managed 3 teams thus far in the Premier League (Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, and Manchester United), is also present on the list.
The Portuguese tactician won 13 of his first 16 matches as manager of London-based side Chelsea.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has had two stints coaching Premier League clubs, as he has in the past tutored Chelsea and Everton.
Ancelotti notched up a breathtaking achievement in his spell at Chelsea, as he stewarded the Blues to 13 wins in his first 16 matches managing the club.
Arne Slot Etches New Record Into History
Arne Slot sits at the summit of this illustrious list, with the Dutch tactician and Liverpool manager recording an impressive 14 victories in his first 16 matches thus far.
Slot has the opportunity to break and set more records at Liverpool in the coming days, weeks, months, and possibly years.
Arne Slot has led Liverpool to the top of the Premier League table, as they have garnered 25 points from their opening 10 matches.
Moreover, the Reds also lead the UEFA Champions League standings, having won all their 4 matches in this season’s edition of the competition, raking in 12 points.
Liverpool also have their sights on claiming the FA Cup and Carabao Cup title in the 2024/25 season.
There were initial reservations on whether Slot could fill the huge boots of Jurgen Klopp, who exited Liverpool at the end of the 2023/24 season.
However, thus far, Arne Slot has done pretty well and fans of the Anfield side are delighted that he is the captain of their ship.
Most Wins By Managers In Their First 16 Matches Coaching Premier League Clubs Across All Competitions
- Unai Emery (Arsenal) – 12 wins in 16 matches.
- Avram Grant (Chelsea) – 12 wins in 16 matches.
- Maurizio Sarri (Chelsea) – 12 wins in 16 matches.
- John Gregory (Aston Villa) – 12 wins in 16 matches.
- Antonio Conte (Chelsea) – 12 wins in 16 matches.
- Jose Mourinho (Chelsea) – 13 wins in 16 matches.
- Carlo Ancelotti (Chelsea) – 13 wins in 16 matches.
- Arne Slot (Liverpool) – 14 wins in 16 matches.
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