Top 10 managers with most points after first 25 Premier League matches in charge

Sir Alex Ferguson and Pep Guardiola do not even come close to the top.

The English Premier League is considered one of the top leagues in football because of its competitiveness. Over the last four to five years, teams like Liverpool, Manchester City, and Arsenal have been consistent in their performances. Due to this, they have been near the top of the points table almost every season.

Pep Guardiola is considered one of the top managers of all time. He has led Manchester City to win four consecutive Premier League titles in the span of the last four seasons. But the current condition of the Cityzens could see them failing in the title defence.

Manchester United have the most Premier League titles to their name which is 13 EPL titles. Sir Alex Ferguson had a big role in shaping the Red Devils’ path to securing these many league titles. But sadly he is not even in the top 10 list of managers who have secured the most points after the first 25 Premier League matches.

10. Thomas Tuchel (Chelsea) – 51 points

The 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons saw Thomas Tuchel helping Chelsea secure 51 points after playing the first 25 matches in the Premier League. Tuchel is currently the manager of the England national football team. The Blues ended their campaign in the fourth spot under him. Liverpool emerged as the winners in the 2019-20 season and Man City in the 2020-21 season.

This is one of the most difficult statements I have ever had to write – and it is one which I hoped I would not need to do for many years. I am devastated that my time at Chelsea has come to an end. pic.twitter.com/0TTlUOjWDx

— Thomas Tuchel (@TTuchelofficial) September 11, 2022

9. Pep Guardiola (Manchester City) – 52 points

Considered one of the greatest managers in league football, Pep Guardiola helped Man City secure 52 points after the first 25 games during the Premier League 2016-17 season. Although they had a good run, the Cityzens finished their campaign in the third spot. It was Gurdiola’s first season with Man City.

8. Manuel Pellegrini (Manchester City) – 54 points

2013-14 was the first season for Manuel Pellegrini at Manchester City. He led the Cityzens to win their second Premier League title. Pellegrini helped Man City to grab 54 points after the first 25 games in that season.

7. John Gregory (Aston Villa) – 56 points

John Gregory joined Aston Villa after the half of the 1997-98 season was gone. Brian Little resigned because of this the Villans brought in Gregory. Aston Villa were in 15th place and John Gregory got them to the seventh spot at the end of the season. In the 1998-99 season, Gregory continued to be manager of the Villans and helped them finish in fifth place.

6. Guus Hiddink (Chelsea) – 56 points

Chelsea sacked Avram Grant during the 2008-09 season. Luiz Felipe Scolari took charge and initially, things worked as per the manager’s plan, but later their form faltered and the Blues replaced Scolari with Guus Hiddink for the remainder of the season. The Russian manager went on to secure 56 points after managing his first 25 Premier League games and the Blues ended in the third spot.

5. Avram Grant (Chelsea) – 57 points

Avram Grant joined Chelsea during the 2007-08 season after Jose Mourinho left the club by mutual consent. During his initial season, Grant grabbed 57 points after his first 25 Premier League matches in charge. The Blues finished as the runners-up to Manchester United that season.

4. Carlo Ancelotti (Chelsea) – 58 points

Chelsea went on to win the Premier League title during the 2009-10 season. Carlo Ancelotti was appointed as the new manager at the start of the season and he led the Blues to a double for the first time as Chelsea won the FA Cup and the Premier League during the 2009-10 season. Ancelotti went on to secure 58 points after contesting his first 25 Premier League matches during that season.

3. Antonio Conte (Chelsea) – 60 points

Joining Chelsea in 2016, Antonio Conte led the Blues to their fifth Premier League title during the 2016-17 season. Chelsea ended as the runners-up for the FA Cup after they fell prey to Arsenal. Antonio Conte went on to earn 60 points in his first 25 English Premier League games.

2. Arne Slot (Liverpool) – 60 points

Arne Slot joined forces with Liverpool in 2024 after Jurgen Klopp announced retirement. The Reds are having a great season under Arne Slot as they are at the top of both the Premier League and Champions League tables. After the first 25 Premier League games Arne Slot secured 60 points during the 2024-25 season.

Only Jose Mourinho has enjoyed a better start in the Premier League than @LFC's Arne Slot!Will he go on to win the title in his debut season? 🏆 pic.twitter.com/PXPmHJLhAD

— Premier League (@premierleague) February 19, 2025

1. Jose Mourinho (Chelsea) – 64 points

At the top remains Jose Mourinho who has had the best start to the Premier League as a manager. Mourinho joined Chelsea during the 2004-05 season and went on to secure 64 points after his first 25 Premier League managerial encounters. The Blues also went on to win the Premier League title that season with the most points won in a season.

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