As the Premier League’s August 16 kickoff approaches, excitement is growing for the upcoming 2024/25 season.

A key point of interest is the arrival of five new managers, some of whom are making their Premier League debuts while others are familiar with the league’s landscape.

These new managers will face the significant challenge of competing against seasoned winners such as Pep Guardiola, his formidable rival Mikel Arteta, and a host of other experienced Premier League coaches.

With the league scheduled to run until May, this season promises to be a captivating display of strategic prowess and unwavering determination.

Here’s a closer look at what’s new this season from the EPL website:


Arne Slot (Liverpool)

Arne Slot, a 45-year-old Dutch football manager, has been appointed as the new head coach of Liverpool Football Club.

Slot joins Liverpool after a successful three-year tenure at Feyenoord, where he won the Eredivisie title, the Dutch Cup, and reached the final of the UEFA Europa Conference League in 2022.

Slot’s first match in charge of Liverpool will be an away fixture against newly-promoted Ipswich Town on Saturday, August 17.


Enzo Maresca (Chelsea)

The appointment of Italian coach Enzo Maresca as Chelsea’s new head coach was announced in early June, succeeding Mauricio Pochettino.

Maresca brings with him a distinguished track record, having successfully led Leicester City to an immediate return to the Premier League by securing the Championship title last season, following their relegation in the 2022/23 season.

With nearly 20 years of experience as a midfielder, including a stint at West Bromwich Albion, Maresca also has ties to Manchester City, where he served as Pep Guardiola’s assistant in 2022.

In an intriguing twist, Maresca’s first Premier League match will see him face his former mentor, as Chelsea hosts Manchester City on Sunday, August 18.


Kieran McKenna (Ipswich)

Kieran McKenna, a young and accomplished football manager, has led Ipswich Town to consecutive promotions since his appointment in December 2021. Under his leadership, the club has achieved its first appearance in the esteemed Premier League since 2002.

Following an unfortunate injury that prematurely ended his playing career at the age of 22, McKenna transitioned into the coaching field. He held various academy-level positions at renowned football clubs such as Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United, demonstrating his dedication to nurturing young talent and fostering their development.

Subsequently, he joined the first-team coaching staff at Old Trafford, working alongside esteemed managers José Mourinho and Ralf Rangnick.

McKenna’s Premier League debut will be a formidable challenge, as Ipswich prepares to host Liverpool on August 17.


Russell Martin (Southampton)

At the age of 38, Russell Martin successfully led Southampton Football Club to promotion during his inaugural season at St. Mary’s Stadium. This achievement marked the club’s swift return to the Premier League after a brief one-year absence.

Martin, a former defender with extensive experience in the Premier League, having made 125 appearances for Norwich City, also possesses managerial experience at MK Dons and Swansea City.

His inaugural match as a Premier League manager will be an away fixture against Newcastle United, scheduled for August 17th.


Fabian Hurzeler (Brighton)

Fabian Hurzeler, recently appointed as Brighton & Hove Albion’s head coach at the age of 31 years and 110 days, is poised to make history as the youngest head coach to lead a Premier League match. He is scheduled to take charge against Everton on August 17 at the age of 31 years and 180 days.

Significantly, Hurzeler will also hold the distinction of being the first Premier League head coach born after the competition’s inception in August 1992.

During the previous season, he demonstrated his coaching prowess by successfully guiding German second-tier club St Pauli to promotion to the Bundesliga.

August 16: EPL begins

The Premier League is poised for an exciting season as five new managers join the ranks, bringing fresh perspectives and strategies to challenge established leaders like Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta.

With the campaign extending through May, fans can anticipate a dynamic and competitive atmosphere marked by innovative tactics and intense matches.

Community Shield – Aug. 10

This year's Community Shield features a Manchester derby and is customarily held at Wembley Stadium, having been a fixture in English football since 1908.

It is regarded as a significant domestic trophy, although it does not form part of the standard league or cup competitions. Manchester City, the reigning Premier League champions, will compete against Manchester United, the winners of the FA Cup.

The match is set for Saturday, August 10, 2024. The Community Shield is an annual football event in England that marks the traditional kickoff for the new football season. It is contested between the champions of the Premier League and the FA Cup from the preceding season.

In instances where the same team secures both the Premier League and the FA Cup, the match is held between the Premier League champions and the FA Cup runners-up.