Eleven new managers in the Premier League this season

The latest issue of FourFourTwo magazine is dedicated to the 2024-2025 Premier League season, marked by a record number of managerial changes. Since the start of 2026, eleven clubs have changed managers, including nine this summer. This season, the title could elude the usual Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsène Wenger, José Mourinho, Jürgen Klopp or Pep Guardiola, all absent for the first time since the league's inception. The reigning champions, Mikel Arteta, remains the only manager in post for more than a decade. The issue is available in newsstands or by subscription.

A season defined by new faces

With nine new managers arriving this summer, the Premier League has never seen so many changes at the start of a season. Among them, Enzo Maresca, Xabi Alonso, Michael Carrick and Andoni Iraola will attempt to dethrone Mikel Arteta, champions with Arsenal in 2022-2023. Manchester City and Liverpool, accustomed to success, are also banking on fresh profiles to maintain their dominance. Conversely, clubs like Bournemouth, Chelsea or Newcastle are pinning their hopes on these new tacticians to climb the ranks. Ipswich, newly promoted to the Premier League, is also relying on its manager to avoid immediate relegation. This revolution in the dugouts comes with major uncertainties. Clubs will need to quickly assess whether these changes bear fruit, or risk seeing their ambitions crumble in the opening months. FourFourTwo magazine dedicates a comprehensive feature to these new managers and their challenges for this unprecedented season.

Bournemouth discovers Europe under Marco Rose

For the first time in its history, Bournemouth is participating in a European competition. The club, which narrowly avoided relegation to the Football League less than twenty years ago, approaches this adventure with Marco Rose at the helm. The German, who arrived to replace Andoni Iraola, will have to guide his team through an unfamiliar path. This qualification marks a historic milestone for the supporters, accustomed to more modest seasons. The challenge is twofold: to ensure survival in the Premier League while also vying for a place in Europe. Marco Rose, former manager of Borussia Mönchengladbach, will have to rely on players used to domestic battles to meet this challenge. FourFourTwo magazine revisits this European debut and the club's ambitions for the season.

Looking back at iconic journeys and standout personalities

The special issue of FourFourTwo also pays tribute to football figures. Sergio Agüero reflects on his legendary goal that secured Manchester City’s first Premier League title in 2012, while Theo Paphitis, former Millwall chairman, shares his time at the club and his journey to appearing on Dragon’s Den. Former player and commentator Chris Kamara discusses his battle with speech apraxia. The magazine also features an article on the late Kevin Keegan, through a retrospective interview of his career. Millwall manager Alex Neil reflects on the disappointment of the play-offs and his dream of leading the club into the Premier League. Other personalities, such as Steve Coppell and Clarke Carlisle, share their football anecdotes and insights. The issue also includes a ultimate quiz to test fans’ knowledge, a selection of standout matches chosen by Demba Ba, and an analysis of the season’s key issues by columnist Jules Breach. The magazine concludes with a list of eleven legendary players, selected by Jan Molby.

Various topics and discoveries for enthusiasts

Among the magazine’s other sections, a visit to Matlock Town—a club not to be missed—is highlighted, along with a selection of vintage kits, such as Cardiff’s from 1978–1980. The issue also features an analysis of new club kits from teams like Juventus and Brentford, as well as a showcase of England’s redesigned national team jerseys. Finally, Danny O’Donoghue, lead singer of The Script, shares his love for Manchester United. This special issue of FourFourTwo offers a deep dive into the world of football, blending current events, history, and anecdotes for fans of the beautiful game. Available in newsstands or by subscription, it promises to captivate readers until the end of the season.