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The English Premier League is undoubtedly one of the toughest leagues in the World. Several top players from all across the globe battle it out for the ultimate prize. So, winning the league title is no easy job. While several managers took many years to lay hands on the glittering trophy, some have done it in style in their very first season in English football. Chelsea, the five time English Premier League winners have sacked their 2016-17 title winning manager Antonio Conte.
The Italian will be replaced replaced by his fellow countryman, Maurizio Sarri at the Stamford Bridge from the 2018-19 season. Even some of the greatest managers of all time could not win the title in their first attempt. Let us now look at four managers who have achieved a unique record in English football. These four managers have won the prestigious English Premier League title in their very first season as the managers of their respective clubs.
Carlo Ancelotti (Chelsea): 2009-2010 season
Ancelotti, who started his managerial career in 1995, joined Chelsea in 2009 after managing four Italian teams- Reggiana, Parma, Juventus and AC Milan. He won all possible titles during his nine year stint with Milan (2001-2009)- one Serie A, Coppa Italia, Supercoppa Italiana, two UEFA Champions League, two UEFA Super Cup and a FIFA Club World Cup. Chelsea, who finished the 2008-09 season at third with 83 points (seven behind champions Manchester United) welcomed Ancelotti who replaced the Dutchman, Guus Hiddink for the 2009-10 English Premier League season.
The Italian led Chelsea to their third Premier League title (fourth English title), as the Blues finished the 2009-10 season on 86 points- just a point ahead of the second placed Manchester United. In the final home game against Wigan Athletic in May 2010, Chelsea won by a margin of 8-0 with goals coming from Cole, Kalou, Lampard, Drogba (hattrick) and Anelka (brace). They were dominant throughout and scored a record 103 goals in 2009-10 season, thanks mainly to their star Ivory Coast striker, Didier Drogba who was the top goal-scorer with 29 goals.
Chelsea thereby became the first ever Premier League side to cross the 100-goal mark in a season. They recorded 17 wins out of their 19 home matches (drew one and lost one) in that season and also scored the most number of goals at home- 68 goals. They were the joint highest away goal scorers (along with Arsenal) having scored 35 goals away from home. Overall, it was a memorable debut season for Carlo Ancelotti who left the club in 2011.
Jose Mourinho (Chelsea): 2004-05 season
One of the best managers of all time, Mourinho joined Chelsea in 2004 after his managerial stints with three Portuguese clubs- Benfica, Uniao de Leiria and FC Porto, replacing Claudio Ranieri. The charismatic Portuguese manager led Chelsea their first league title in 50 years, as the Blues finished the season on 95 points with 29 wins, eight draws and one loss.
They finished a staggering 12 points ahead of their rivals, Arsenal who finished a distant second. Thierry Henry of Arsenal was the top-scorer of the 2004-05 season with 25 goals and Frank Lampard was Chelsea's highest goal scorer with 13 goals. Chelsea set the record for fewest goals conceded in a season (15 goals), most wins in a season (29) and most consecutive away wins (9).
It was a very special debut season for the 'special one' at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea successfully defended their title in the following season under Mourinho.
Antonio Conte (Chelsea): 2016-17
Conte took over the reigns at Stamford Bride two years ago after the 2016 Euros in France, where he led Italy to a quarter-final finish, (they lost 5-6 to Germany on penalties) replacing Guus Hiddink.
Before his successful stint with Juventus (2011-2014) where he won three Serie A and two Supercopaa Italaina titles, he managed four Italian clubs- Arezzo, Bari, Atlanta and Siena. Expectataions were high on the Italian as he made his way into the English football in 2016.
He delivered in style by guiding Chelsea to their fifth Premier League title, as they finished the season on 93 points- seven ahead of the second placed Tottenham Hotspur. They won 30, drew three and lost five in their 38 league matches in the 2016-17 season. Conte was sacked on July 12, 2018 by Chelsea and is set to be replaced by Maurizio Sarri.
Manuel Pellegrini (Manchester City): 2013-14
Pellegrini took over the reigns at Manchester City in 2013 after his stints with Spanish clubs- Villarreal, Real Madrid and Malaga. Pellegrini replaced Roberto Mancini at the Etihad and led City to their second Premier League title, as they finished on 86 points- just two ahead of Liverpool.
City won 27 matches and scored 102 goals in the victorious 2013-14 season. Luiz Suarez of Liverpool was the top scorer with 31 goals. The crucial 2-0 win over West Ham on the final matchday, secured Manchester City the title who won their last five league encounters.
It was Pellegrini's first ever stint in the English football and no doubt he made it into a memorable one by clinching the title with Manchester City. He left the club in 2016 after three successful seasons.
