The Premier League is one of the most competitive leagues in world football and managers and teams consistently need to perform at their best to thrive and survive in the most watched league in the world. However, in football, as is the case with most fields, there are times when things can go disastrously wrong and we have already seen a fair share of heavy defeats against team’s in the league this season.
Sheffield United suffered the biggest loss of the campaign so far when they were beaten 8-0 by Newcastle United at Bramall Lane. With that in mind The Star has taken a look at each top-flight manager’s heaviest defeat in a Premier League match during their top-flight career. The table includes results from previous clubs as well as those that they are currently in charge of. Any surprises in here?
17. Andoni Iraola: Man City 6-1 Bournemouth (November 2016)
Getty Images Photo: Manchester City were ruthless in front of goal as they hammered Bournemouth 6-1. (Getty Images)
18. Rob Edwards: Brighton 4-1 Luton (August 2023)
Luton's fairytale season in the Premier League did not have a happy beginning as they were hammered 4-1 by Brighton. (Getty Images) | Getty Images
19. Paul Heckingbottom: Sheffield United 0-8 Newcastle (September 2023)
Sheffield United suffered their worst ever home defeat against Newcastle earlier this season. (Getty Images) | Getty Images
20. Burnley 2-5 Tottenham (2 September)
Vincent Kompany's Burnley suffered a huge home defeat to Tottenham earlier this season. (Getty Images) | Getty Images