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Record February Firings: Premier League Sees Unprecedented Managerial Exodus
16 Feb
Summary
- Four Premier League managers were sacked by February 2026, setting a new record.
- Tottenham and Nottingham Forest contributed to the record-breaking sacking spree.
- Liverpool and Chelsea have most often been the opponent before a manager's dismissal.
The 2026 calendar year has seen an unprecedented start to managerial sackings in the Premier League, with four managers dismissed before the end of February.
Chelsea initiated the trend on New Year's Day by sacking Enzo Maresca, followed by Manchester United's dismissal of Ruben Amorim four days later. This week saw Tottenham Hotspur dismiss Thomas Frank, and Nottingham Forest followed suit less than 24 hours later.
