Who are the longest serving managers in Premier League history? Well, if we exclude the time before the Premier League’s formation in 1992, Arsenal’s Arsene Wenger tops this list, but we’re not going to do that. Including both the Premier League and the original First Division, here are the 10 longest serving managers at any one club in English football history.
The Longest Serving Managers In Premier League History (Including First Division)
#10. Howard Wilkinson | Leeds United
From October 10, 1988 — September 10, 1996
2,892 days
#9. Dave Bassett | Sheffield United
From January 2, 1988 — December 12, 1995
2,901 days
#8. George Graham | Arsenal
From May 14, 1986 — February 21, 1995
3,205 days
#7. Steve Coppell | Crystal Palace
From June 3, 1984 — May 17, 1993
3,270 days
#6. David Moyes | Everton
From March 15, 2002 — June 1, 2013
4,096 days
#5. Joe Royle | Oldham Athletic
From July 14, 1982 — November 10, 1994
4,502 days
#4. Alan Curbishley | Charlton Athletic
From July 24, 1991 — May 8, 2006
5,402 days
#3. Brian Clough | Nottingham Forest
From January 6, 1975 — May 8, 1993
6,697 days
#2. Arsene Wenger | Arsenal
From October 1, 1996 — Present
7,749 days
#1. Alex Ferguson | Manchester United
From November 6, 1986 — June 1, 2013
9,704 days
Longest Serving Current Premier League Managers
In the present day, here are the five current Premier League managers who’ve served their club the longest.
#5. Mauricio Pochettino | Tottenham Hotspur
From May 27, 2014 — Present
1,302 days
#4. Mark Hughes | Stoke City
From May 30, 2013 — Present
1,664 days
#3. Sean Dyche | Burnley
From October 30, 2012 — Present
1,876 days
#2. Eddie Howe | Bournemouth
From October 12, 2012 — Present
1,894 days
#1. Arsene Wenger | Arsenal
From October 1, 1996 — Present
7,749 days