Premier League is back and uncertainty pervades start of post-Guardiola era
Summary
The English Premier League is starting a new season marked by many changes in team managers, including at top clubs like Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Newcastle. The biggest change is Manchester City's new coach, Enzo Maresca, who follows Pep Guardiola after his 10-year tenure.Key Facts
- Nine Premier League clubs have new permanent managers at the start of this season, a record number.
- Fabian Hürzeler, at 33 years old, is the fifth longest-serving coach in the league, with just two years at Brighton.
- Pep Guardiola left Manchester City after 10 years, making way for new head coach Enzo Maresca.
- Other top clubs with new coaches include Liverpool (Andoni Iraola), Chelsea (Xabi Alonso), and Newcastle (Matthias Jaissle).
- Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta remains the longest-serving manager, entering his seventh full season.
- Arsenal, the defending champion, begins the season playing against promoted Coventry City, returning after 25 years.
- The Premier League has seen several star players leave in recent years, raising questions about a lack of superstar players.
- The new season kicked off with Arsenal defeating Manchester City in the Community Shield match.
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