TOP 5: Premier League Managers Of The Season

Managers are often held accountable to their team’s fortunes and all of those that graced the Premier League this season performed to varying degrees of success.

In total, there were 27 managers across this year’s Premier League, with eight managerial casualties. Following the last day of the season, three more have added to that list through resignations, meaning that an incredible eleven managers have lost their job because of their teams' poor league position.

But there were a handful of managers that can be commended for leading their team to success in the 2016/2017 season. In this article, The Football Addick lists his Premier League managers of the season...

5) Jurgen Klopp - Liverpool
5) Liverpool's charismatic manager, Jurgen Klopp, has guided the club to Champions League qualification this season

Liverpool secured Champions League qualification for only the second time in eight seasons, and Jurgen Klopp must take a lot of credit for ensuring they did.

In his first full season at the club, Klopp has managed to integrate his philosophy into his team; meaning his team play with an intensity that very few teams can deal with.

Although a few Liverpool fans may be disappointing that their team did not mount a significant title challenge, this season represents a significant step forward for a club that will be looking for further success in the future.

With Klopp at the helm, the future looks bright for the Merseyside club

4) Paul Clement - Swansea
4) Paul Clement helped his side steer were clear of relegation

Swansea City were in disarray on the eve of Clement's appointment. Clement was given the manager's role on January 3, with Swansea languishing at the depths of the Premier League, four points away from safety.

Clement had one job. Consolidate Swansea's Premier League status.

Amazingly, Clement achieved his aim. The former Derby boss led the club to a 15th place finish with a tally of 41 points, seven points clear of relegation. Of his 18 games, Clement won eight of them, picking up 26 points along the way.

Swansea looked doomed going into 2017. But the appointment of Clement turned out to be a masterstroke as he immediately reversed the Welsh club's fortunes and ensured they finished well clear of relegation.

3) Mauricio Pochettino - Tottenham
3) Mauricio Pochettino and Tottenham would have won the league had it not been for the brilliance of Chelsea

Mauricio Pochettino has done a wonderful job at Tottenham. He has overseen the transformation of a team struggling to crack the top four into perennial title challengers.

Tottenham came into the year looking to capitalise on missed chances last year. After initially struggling to make their mark, Tottenham embarked on a remarkable run of results which saw them propel up the table and into genuine title contenders.

Although they would be beaten to the title by Chelsea, much credit must be given to Tottenham and Pochettino. The North London club finished with 86 points, and scored the most goals (86) and conceded the least times (26) in the Premier League.

Despite narrowly falling short of silverware, The Argentine nevertheless built a team capable of mixing it with the best in the world.

They finished 3rd in 2015/2016. They finished 2nd in 2016/2017. Can Tottenham and Pochettino go one better next season?

2) Eddie Howe - Bournemouth
2) Eddie Howe has performed heroics at Bournemouth since being appointed manager in 2009

Eddie Howe is nothing short of a miracle worker. When he was first given the job, Bournemouth were 10 points adrift of safety in League 2 and almost certainly dropping out of the Football league. They are now an established Premier League club.

No-one gave Bournemouth a prayer last season. But Howe, defied the odds, and ensured his club would compete in the Premier League again this season. Again, many believed the seaside club would struggle again.

But they did not. In fact, Howe led his team to the top half; an incredible feat for a team of Bournemouth's stature.

In the end, Bournemouth finished 9th with 46 points. Howe has been credited for implementing an attacking style of play to his team; with the Cherries finishing 7th highest for goals scored, above Manchester United. What Howe has done for the club has been astonishing.

1) Antonio Conte - Chelsea
1) Chelsea won their 5th Premier League title thanks to the brilliant tactics of Antonio Conte

What a first season. Chelsea finished 10th last season but under the Italian's guidance, they romped away with the title.

Proceedings did not start off smoothly for Conte. His side were struggling; and after only roughly two months at the helm there were rumours he would be replaced.

But after switching to a 3-5-2, Chelsea's players would thrive under the new system. Conte would lead his team to 93 points, just two points shy of the Premier League record.

It has been a remarkable debut season in the Premier League for Antonio Conte this season, and it could get even better if Chelsea triumph in the FA Cup Final against arsenal on Sunday.

Regardless, Chelsea's dominance this season has seen Conte establish himself as one of the best managers in world football.

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