Unai Emery, Eddie Howe Ahead of Guardiola in 8 Best Performing Premier League Managers

• Eddie Howe has been ranked as the best manager in the difficult English Premier League right now
• The tactician took charge of Newcastle United when the Magpies were battling relegation, but now they are in the top four
• Pep Guardiola of Manchester City is also giving Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal a run for their money as the Gunners are slipping from top position

Managing a team in a tough league such as the English Premier League comes with immense pressure and pride.

Football fans have seen it all during this 2022/2023 season, with some managers proving their mettle as they race for the biggest title in English football.

Manchester City look good to win the title as Arsenal’s hope of a Premier League title look to be fading away in the latter stages of the campaign.

Here we look at the 8 best performing managers in the EPL

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8. Marco Silva – Fulham

After the first half of the season, many had thought Fulham were heading for relegation as no one gave the Cottagers a chance.

But somehow, Silva has led them to tenth in the league, and they still have a chance of European football next season.

7. Roberto de Zebri – Brighton

So far this season, Brighton have been the most unbelievable team and that's thanks to their manager, Roberto de Zerbi.

The 43-year-old is doing a yeoman’s job at the American Express Community Stadium as they are 8th on the league standings.

6. Thomas Frank – Brentford

Brentford have been ‘a bone in the neck’ of the big teams in the Premier League, and credit must go to the manager Thomas Frank for his tactics.

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They have beaten Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea this season and deservedly maintain their Premier League status.

5. Erik Ten Hag – Manchester United

At the start of the season, Erik Ten Hag proved he was the right man for United’s herculean job. Many had tipped Manchester United to give Arsenal a run for their money, but it seems the Red Devils are losing that form.

Ten Hag had to deal with the Cristiano Ronaldo saga, and now his club will likely finish in the top four.

4. Mikel Arteta – Arsenal

Arteta deserves applause. No one had given the Gunners a chance for such impressive form so far. Even though their title hopes are dwindling, the Gunners under Arteta have been impressive.

His young squad have been thrilling to watch, and they have a genuine chance of winning the title.

3. Pep Guardiola – Manchester City

Always the favourite to win the league, Pep Guardiola might just be smiling home with this season’s title. Although Erling Haaland was incredible in the early stage of this season, the club as a whole did not do well until the mid-part, and now they are likely going to win the title.

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But so far, several managers have outperformed Pep Guardiola this term, the Sports Man reports.

2. Unai Emery – Aston Villa

Aston Villa were battling relegation under Steven Gerard before the Englishman was sacked and Unai Emery brought in.  Aston Villa look like a different club under the Spaniard.

Now they are looking to book a continental ticket.

1. Eddie Howe – Newcastle United

When Howe took over, Newcastle United were in the relegation zone. With some investment from the new owners, he kept them up.

Nobody gave them a chance in the top four, and now they look good for next season’s Champions League. Fair play Eddie Howe, you are our number one.

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Sports Brief earlier reported that in October 2021, the Premier League approved the takeover of Newcastle United by a consortium backed by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund, with the club winless so far in the season and rooted to the bottom of the table.

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A month later, Steve Bruce was released from his duty, and former Bournemouth manager and young English coach Eddie Howe was hired.

The manager is already leading the club to a spot in next season's UEFA Champions League.