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Can Liam Rosenior Break English Managers' Premier League Curse?

1/14/2026

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Liam Rosenior (Chelsea manager) is appointed, presenting a pivotal opportunity for English coaches in the Premier League.
Since the Premier League began 34 years ago, no English manager has won the title, with Howard Wilkinson the last in 1991-92.
Currently, only four permanent English managers, including Rosenior, are in the Premier League.
The article questions why English managers have struggled and whether Rosenior can change it.

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Story summary

Liam Rosenior (Chelsea manager) is appointed, presenting a pivotal opportunity for English coaches in the Premier League.
Since the Premier League began 34 years ago, no English manager has won the title, with Howard Wilkinson the last in 1991-92.
Currently, only four permanent English managers, including Rosenior, are in the Premier League.
The article questions why English managers have struggled and whether Rosenior can change it.