The Premier League’s managerial carousel is spinning faster than ever, with a cluster of giants already changing course and others braced for turbulence. At least five clubs will start next season with a new face in the technical area, and several more are weighing up their options.

The most seismic shift comes at Manchester City, where Pep Guardiola’s decade of dominance has ended. Enzo Maresca, who worked under Guardiola during the 2022/23 campaign, is poised to inherit the most pressurised job in English football. His exit from Chelsea in January, amid acrimony and with years left on his contract, means lawyers in west London will scrutinise any deal City strike.

Chelsea themselves have opted for a reset. After the brief and ill-fated Liam Rosenior spell, the club has turned to Xabi Alonso, granting him the title of manager rather than head coach. It is a symbolic shift, reflecting a desire to give Alonso authority over recruitment, culture and long-term planning after a season that fell well short of expectations.

Across town, Manchester United have chosen continuity. Michael Carrick, initially brought in as a stopgap after Ruben Amorim’s dismissal, delivered Champions League qualification and third place with an outstanding points-per-game return. Following a discreet search, technical director Jason Wilcox recommended the former United midfielder for a two-year deal, ending months of uncertainty.

Liverpool, meanwhile, are standing by Arne Slot despite a fraught title defence and a fifth-place finish that jarred with heavy investment. Champions League qualification has steadied the mood, but criticism from supporters and even senior players, including Mohamed Salah, underlines the scale of the rebuild ahead. Significant squad turnover is expected, with stalwarts such as Andy Robertson potentially moving on.

Further down the table, Bournemouth have pre-empted change by appointing Marco Rose to replace Andoni Iraola, who departs after delivering a remarkable sixth-place finish and Europa League football. Iraola is being courted across Europe, with Crystal Palace among his admirers as they prepare for life after Oliver Glasner.

Newcastle are conducting a searching review after a bottom-half finish, yet Eddie Howe retains backing for now. At Fulham, Marco Silva faces a pivotal decision as his contract runs down, with Benfica and other suitors circling. West Ham, Burnley and others in the lower reaches are also wrestling with their futures, ensuring this will be one of the most consequential managerial summers the Premier League has ever seen.