Premier League clubs ranked by managerial changes since 2000 as Chelsea continue manager merry-go-round

Premier League clubs ranked by managerial changes since 2000 as Chelsea continue manager merry-go-round

Chelsea are searching for a new manager following the decision to sack Liam Rosenior this week.

The West London sidehave sacked Rosenior after just three months in charge, with the 41-year-old only brought in to replace Enzo Maresca in January. It continues a carousel of coaches at Chelsea, with regular changes in the dugout at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea are now searching for their 18th permanent manager since 2000. However, the Blues rank only fifth in thePremier League for permanent managerial changes this century, though that number does exclude lengthy interim coaches including Guus Hiddick (twice) and Rafael Benitez.

The most trigger-happy team among currentPremier League clubs has been Nottingham Forest. Forest have had 24 permanent managerial changes this century, including four different head coaches this season.

Their four managers in 2025/26: Nuno Espirito Santo, Ange Postecoglou, Sean Dyche, and Vitor Pereira has set a new single-season Premier League record. Postecoglou's ill-fated stint was another record, with his 39-day reign the shortest of any permanent manager in Premier League history.

Leeds United, Sunderland, and have all had 20 or more permanent managerial changes since 2000.