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Spanish coaches dominate Premier League start

Published August 21, 2026 · Updated August 21, 2026 · El País

The English Premier League kicks off with unprecedented Spanish coaching influence, as four of the five title favorites are managed by coaches from Gipuzkoa.

The English Premier League begins its new season with a historic Basque coaching presence. Four of the five favorites for the title—Arsenal's Mikel Arteta, Liverpool's Andoni Iraola, Chelsea's Xabi Alonso, and Aston Villa's Unai Emery—are all from Gipuzkoa province.

The season starts Friday at 21:00 when reigning champions Arsenal host Championship winners Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium, marking the first of 380 matches in what promises to be the most Spanish-influenced Premier League in history. playerbros.org

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