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It is said that 'Change is the only constant thing in this world', well in the Premier League this saying is perfectly apt to describe the state of managers at the helm of various clubs.
Just last season, there were a record 15 managerial changes in the Premier League.
At the beginning of this season, four PL clubs underwent a regime change. With Arsenal, Chelsea, West Ham and Everton all announcing new head coaches before the league fixtures began.
So, with more than a quarter of a season already past us, the one question that we find ourselves asking is - how effective have the change of personnel at these clubs really been?
Another question one might ask is - has Unai Emery lived up to the high standards set by Wenger at the Emirates stadium? One might wonder, was replacing a fairly successful Antonio Conte by his compatriot Maurizio Sarri the right call? And have the managerial changes had the desired impact at the Goodison Park and London Stadium?
Answers to all these questions can only be found out by analyzing the performance of the teams on the pitch. So, without further ado, let us take a look at the stats and scores to find out how the new managers have fared so far in the Premier League.
#4 Manuel Pellegrini - West Ham United
Starting off with the worst performing manager in our list, we have West Ham's Manuel Pellegrini occupying the fourth spot.
The former Premier League-winning manager right away made some big signings, bringing in players such as Felipe Anderson, Issa Diop, Andriy Yarmalenko and Lukasz Fabianski to strengthen his playing XI.
Coming to his league record, after playing 12 matches his team has managed only 12 points, losing 6 games, winning 3 and drawing the remaining three. Currently, they occupy the 13th spot in the league standings.
The Hammers kicked off the season with 4 consecutive losses, making it their worst start to a season since 2011.
But, the proven manager has finally started to get his team to play together, with new signings Anderson, Diop and Balbuena all stepping up.
His over-reliance on Marko Arnautovic for attacking threat could prove costly in the long run and with his side only managing 14 goals so far, he needs to work on his attacking and build-up play.
Final Verdict: Although Pellegrini's team beat Manchester United and climbed out of the relegation zone, the team under him still lacks the edge and so his season so far has been anything but disappointing.
#3 Marco Silva - Everton
Marco Silva joined Everton this May, making it his third stint in England as a Premier League manager.
Starting with the key signings made by the Portuguese, he brought Brazilian winger Richarlison from his former club Watford, with his countryman Bernard joining on free from Shakhtar Donetsk.
Silva had a shaky start to his career as the Toffees' boss, with his side only managing a single victory in the first 6 games.
But with Gylfi Sigurdsson hitting a purple patch and star-man Richarlison back in the team and on the scoresheet, the team has managed 4 wins in the last 6 games, climbing up to the ninth spot in the league standings.
He has a young squad at his disposal, which is full of energy and plays attractive attacking football. Thus, the former Watford manager is trying to transform the individual talents that his young players offer into a concerted team effort.
Final Verdict - Silva is changing the way football is being played at Goodison Park, but his team's defence is being tested in every match. So, if the attacking flair can be matched by a solid defence, Everton can aim for European football this season. In all, Silva has had a modest season so far, but his impact at the club has been massive.
#2 Unai Emery - Arsenal
Unai Emery landed his first job in England with Arsenal this summer. He has a daunting task of following legendary Arsene Wenger at the Emirates stadium.
So, after 12 gameweeks, how has the Spaniard held his own so far? Well, he was handed a very tricky opening fixture against champions Manchester City, which Arsenal lost, followed by another loss at Stamford Bridge.
But, the remarkable 7-match winning streak that followed was a testament to the abilities of the former PSG manager. Under him, dormant players like Ozil, Lacazette and Xhaka have found their mojo. New signing Lucas Torreira has been the standout performer for the Gunners.
Emery's men haven't lost a single game since the opening two fixtures. Emery seems to have found the right blueprint to play Lacazette and Aubameyang together and developed an attacking team that has scored 26 goals in 12 matches so far.
Final Verdict - He has taken a team that had lost its touch and taken it to the fifth place in the standings, so his season so far has been a success.
#1 Maurizio Sarri
No new manager is having a better season in the Premier League than the former Napoli boss, Maurizio Sarri. His instant impact at Chelsea was seen when 'Sarri-ball' took the league by storm.
Under him, Chelsea are still unbeaten in the league and currently stand third in the league table trailing the league leaders Manchester City by four points. His 4-3-3 formation relies heavily on summer signing Jorginho's distribution and a rejuvenated David Luiz is key to the build-up play delivering regular and accurate long balls.
The Blues have the second highest number of goals this season, thanks to the in-form Eden Hazard and now confident-looking Alvaro Morata. The best thing about this new Chelsea team is that the squad is extremely well balanced on the pitch, with the defenders, midfielders and attackers all matching each other's intensities.
Final Verdict - Sarri has truly transformed the team's style and structure. His team is yet to make any mistake and the fact that summer signings have already settled well into the first team bodes well for the future of the club.
