Across Manchester United to Manchester City and Arsenal, the Premier League has been influenced by some of football’s finest managers.
Although several coaches experienced brief periods of success, only a handful created lasting dynasties and collected an impressive number of trophies with one club.
Here’s a look at the managers who have won the most trophies with a Premier League club.
1. Sir Alex Ferguson – 38 trophies (Manchester United)
No manager in English football history has matched Ferguson’s extraordinary achievements at Manchester United. The Scottish tactician turned the Red Devils into a worldwide football powerhouse during his 26-year spell at Old Trafford.
Ferguson claimed:
* 13 Premier League titles
* 5 FA Cups
* 4 League Cups
* 2 UEFA Champions League titles
* 10 Community Shields
* FIFA Club World Cup and Intercontinental Cup titles
He stepped down in 2013 with 38 trophies at United, a benchmark that remains unmatched.
2. Pep Guardiola – 20 trophies (Manchester City)
Guardiola transformed English football after joining Manchester City in 2016. Renowned for his possession-oriented approach and tactical brilliance, the Spaniard developed City into one of the Premier League’s most dominant sides.
His trophy collection with City features:
* 6 Premier League titles
* Several League Cups and FA Cups
* UEFA Champions League title
* FIFA Club World Cup
Guardiola also led City to a historic Treble in 2023 and became the first manager to secure four straight Premier League titles.
3. Arsène Wenger – 17 trophies (Arsenal)
Wenger transformed English football culture during his iconic time at Arsenal. The French manager modernised training methods, nutrition, and recruitment while assembling some of the league’s most exciting teams.
His accomplishments include:
* 3 Premier League titles
* 7 FA Cups
* 7 Community Shields
Wenger’s “Invincibles” squad of 2003/04 is still the only side to finish a Premier League season unbeaten.
4. José Mourinho – 8 trophies (Chelsea)
Mourinho arrived in England in 2004 describing himself as “The Special One” — and he justified the reputation. The Portuguese manager turned Chelsea into a powerhouse in English football.
His Chelsea honours include:
* 3 Premier League titles
* FA Cup
* 3 League Cups
* Community Shield
Mourinho’s first Chelsea team conceded just 15 league goals during the 2004/05 season, which remains a Premier League record.
5. Jürgen Klopp – 8 trophies (Liverpool)
Klopp brought Liverpool back to the top of English and European football after years of inconsistency. The German coach built a relentless, high-energy side that captivated supporters at Anfield.
His Liverpool honours include:
* Premier League title
* UEFA Champions League
* FA Cup
* 2 League Cups
* FIFA Club World Cup
* UEFA Super Cup
* Community Shield
Klopp ended Liverpool’s 30-year wait for a league championship in 2020.
6. George Graham – 6 trophies (Arsenal)
Before Wenger’s era, Graham was Arsenal’s most successful modern-era manager. His disciplined and defensively strong teams dominated English football in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
He won:
* 2 First Division/Premier League titles
* FA Cup
* 2 League Cups
* European Cup Winners’ Cup
7. Kenny Dalglish – 6 trophies with Premier League clubs
Dalglish famously led Blackburn Rovers to the Premier League title in 1995, ending Manchester United’s dominance at the time. He also enjoyed successful managerial spells with Liverpool.
