As the stakes for Chelsea and Aston Villa rise by the week, Unai Emery’s course and distance knowledge is starting to look vital as the spotlight shines ever more harshly on Enzo Maresca.
The Premier League’s top eight is full of experience. According to respected website Transfermarkt Emery leads the way, with Saturday’s 2-1 win over Chelsea his 1,002nd senior fixture as a coach.
Pep Guardiola has overseen 922 games, Eddie Howe 702, Nuno Espirito Santo 514. Then there is a gap to Andoni Iraola on 288, Mikel Arteta on 271 and Arne Slot on 248.