Liverpool boss Arne Slot is about to affix an elite group in Premier League historical past – managers who’ve gained the title of their very first season in English soccer.
It’s an unique record that excludes even the likes of managerial icons equivalent to Pep Guardiola, Jurgen Klopp, and Arsène Wenger, all of whom took a couple of season to assert their first English crown.
However the Dutchman, who joined from PSV Eindhoven final summer season as Klopp’s substitute, has grow to be an instantaneous hero at Anfield.
101greatgoals.com takes a take a look at the 4 managers who managed to elevate the trophy at their first try.
Jose Mourinho-2004-05 (Chelsea)
After taking cost of a Chelsea staff that had completed second behind Arsenal’s ‘Invincibles’ the yr prior, Jose Mourinho instantly remodeled them right into a dominant pressure.
Backed by gamers like John Terry, Claude Makelele, in addition to new signings like Petr Cech and Ricardo Carvalho, Chelsea grew to become practically impenetrable below the ‘Particular One’.
Their season started with a gritty 1-0 win over Manchester United and ended with a then-record 95 factors, conceding simply 15 targets and maintaining 25 clear sheets – each nonetheless unbeaten feats.
Carlo Ancelotti-2009-10 (Chelsea)
Whereas Chelsea had misplaced their defensive metal after Mourinho’s exit, they rediscovered their kind below Carlo Ancelotti – solely this time with an attacking aptitude.
The Italian oversaw a record-breaking season by which Chelsea scored 103 targets and posted a aim distinction of +71, each Premier League bests on the time.
That marketing campaign ended with a home double, though Ancelotti departed the next yr after failing so as to add extra silverware.
Manuel Pellegrini-2013-14 (Manchester Metropolis)
Succeeding Roberto Mancini, Manuel Pellegrini took benefit of the post-Ferguson turbulence at Manchester United and steered Manchester Metropolis to the summit as soon as once more.
The title race went all the way down to the wire as Liverpool, impressed by Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge pushed arduous.
However Metropolis’s consistency – and a few unforgettable moments like Yaya Toure’s midfield heroics and Sergio Aguero’s deadly ending – noticed them edge the Reds by two factors.
Regardless of a protracted managerial profession throughout Europe, this stays Pellegrini’s solely home league title on the continent.
Antonio Conte-2016-17 (Chelsea)
When Antonio Conte arrived, Chelsea had simply endured a chaotic season below Mourinho throughout his second stint, ending mid-table and out of European competitions.
Interim supervisor Guus Hiddink had steadied the ship, however Conte had a clear slate to work with.
With fewer fixtures to juggle, the Italian tactician maximised his time on the coaching floor, refining a dynamic 3-4-2-1 system. Chelsea went on a outstanding 13-game profitable run mid-season, successfully locking up the title earlier than spring arrived.
Conte now finds himself in a comparable situation at Napoli, trying to revive a membership that just lately misplaced its means after earlier success.
