Frank Lampard will take charge of his first game for the Blues during Wolves vs Chelsea at the Molinuex on Saturday.

Match Details:

• Location: Wolverhampton, England
• Stadium: Molineux Stadium
• Date: Saturday 8 April
• Kick-off Time: 15:00 BST / 10:00 ET / 07:00 PST
• Referee: Peter Bankes
• VAR: Andy Madley

Wolves vs Chelsea: Match Preview

The games continue to come thick and fast across Europe, with Gameweek 30 kicking off in the Premier League this weekend. The action will begin at Old Trafford with the game between Manchester United and Everton. And we will then move on to the match featuring Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea.

Hands on. 👊 pic.twitter.com/P5IWlr7Vzr

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 7, 2023

Wolverhampton Wanderers have endured a topsy-turvy ride thus far this season after falling to the bottom of the table in the early weeks. Bruno Lage was in charge when the campaign began, although he only lasted a month. Julen Lopetegui took over midway through September and has improved their fortunes, albeit only marginally so, as they remain in the relegation dogfight.

On the other hand, Chelsea also lost a manager after a month, with Thomas Tuchel departing in September. Graham Potter replaced the German tactician but has been unable to see through the season. And the Englishman met his demise on Sunday after falling to a defeat to Aston Villa last weekend. Frank Lampard has since taken over as the caretaker manager as the Blues scour the market for a permanent appointment.

A special connection! 💙 pic.twitter.com/hoTTPMLkub

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 6, 2023

The reverse fixture was one of Chelsea's best games this season, as they beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-0 at Stamford Bridge. And ahead of the latest meeting between the two sides.

Team News:

Wolves:

Jonny is still serving a suspension for his red cards in the defeat to Leeds, while Ruben Neves picked up his tenth booking of the season against Nottingham Forest and starts a two-game ban here.

Chiqunho and Sasa Kalajdzic won't play again this season, though Hwang Hee-chan and Boubacar Traore could make the Wolves squad.

Chelsea:

Chelsea remain without experienced defenders Thiago Silva and Cesar Azpilicueta, but with Frank Lampard taking over, there could be a formation shift to a back four.

Putting the work in. 💪 pic.twitter.com/WdBuluLmpw

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 7, 2023

Mason Mount could return to the starting XI – he hasn't scored since late December – while N'Golo Kante may be included again.

Wolves vs Chelsea: Head to Head:

• Chelsea have a good historical record against Wolverhampton Wanderers and have won 44 out of the 114 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Wolverhampton Wanderers' 40 victories.
• Wolverhampton Wanderers are winless in their last four matches against Chelsea in the Premier League, with their previous such victory coming by a 2-1 margin in 2020.
• Chelsea are winless in their last two away games against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League, with their previous victory at the Molineux coming by a 5-2 margin in 2019.
• Wolverhampton are unbeaten in their three Premier League matches against opponents from London under Julen Lopetegui and have managed to win two of these games.

Predicted Line-ups:

Wolves predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Sa; Semedo, Dawson, Kilman, Gomes; Lemina, Neves; Traore, Moutinho, Nunes; Cunha.

Chelsea predicted lineup (4-3-3): Arrizabalaga; James, Fofana, Koulibaly, Chilwell; Kante, Fernandez, Kovacic; Mount, Havertz, Felix.

WW vs CHE: Fantasy XI

Arrizabalaga; James, Dawson, Kilman,Kante, Fernandez, Neves; Traore, Mount, Havertz, Felix.

Hello and welcome to another Premier League LIVE coverage brought to you by Sportz Point. Tonight, we will be covering the epic encounter between Arsenal and Manchester United at the iconic Emirates Stadium in London. 

What to expect?

Manchester United somehow have reignited themselves under their new charismatic coach Ruben Amorim while Arsenal looking to catch Liverpool at the top of the table to stay in the title race. As both teams have plenty to win and even more to lose, this Arsenal vs Manchester United match becomes more interesting for the fans and viewers.

Read Also | Arsenal vs Manchester United: Match Preview, Head-to-Head Stats, Predictions, Possible Lineups

So, sit back and relax as we bring you all the build-up, updates, news and scores of the match. Enjoy the coverage.

Arsenal vs. Manchester United has been a feature of the Premier League schedule from the ferocious matches of the Arsène Wenger and Sir Alex Ferguson era to current matchups involving up-and-coming talents. This rivalry is more than just a game; it's a display of pride, football history, and the ongoing struggle for dominance between two of the best teams in England.

Match Details

Match: Arsenal vs Manchester United

Date: 04/12/2024

Time: 1:30 am (IST)

Venue: Emirates Stadium, London, England.

Match Preview:

Struggles have marked Manchester United's season, but the arrival of new manager Ruben Amorim has sparked a remarkable turnaround. The team is yet to lose under his leadership, with many attributing this resurgence to the "new manager bounce" phenomenon, where players step up to prove their worth. However, there is a noticeable improvement in United's attacking play beyond this initial lift. Amorim's high-intensity pressing and reliance on hardworking full-backs have added a new dimension to their game. Critics argue that the teams he has faced so far are not the strongest, making Arsenal his first real test.

💬 "They are in a different moment."

Ruben looks ahead to Arsenal on Wednesday 👁️#MUFC || #PL

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 3, 2024

For Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, this fixture holds special significance. In 2020, he masterminded a historic victory at Old Trafford, breaking a 14-year winless streak on United's turf, courtesy of a Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang penalty. Despite Arsenal's progress under Arteta, Manchester United remains a formidable challenge.

This season, Arsenal has shown marked improvement, thanks to smart recruitment that has made the team more fluid in transitions and versatile in positional play. The ability to invert both flanks has added unpredictability to their build-up, making them a more cohesive and dangerous side.

Amorim faces a tactical dilemma heading into this match. Should he stick to his system, knowing Arsenal dismantled a Sporting Lisbon side built on his principles, or tweak his approach to counter Arteta's strengths? Balancing his philosophy with United's gradual adaptation to his style will be critical.

⏪ Last time out against Manchester United in the Premier League...

A winner from the birthday boy! 🎂 pic.twitter.com/TLJEbWW11S

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) December 4, 2024

On paper, Arsenal appears the favourite, barring any late injuries that have frequently disrupted their season. However, if Amorim can exploit counterattacking opportunities and disrupt Arsenal's rhythm by limiting their time on the ball, United could pose significant problems.

For football enthusiasts, this midweek clash promises to be a perfect way to unwind and enjoy two contrasting styles of play from two historic clubs.

Head-to-Head Stats:

In the last 5 matches Arsenal has gotten the better of Manchester United 3 times with the last being a 1-0 win at the Old Trafford earlier in April this year, while the latter have won the other 2 leaving no room for a draw. however, the sides will face each other 3 times this season with the first one happening today. Below is the head-to-head record since 1995.

Total matches: 70

Arsenal: 23

Manchester United: 31

Draws: 16

Team News

Arsenal

While Arsenal has shown resilience in recent weeks, key players remain on the sidelines. Takehiro Tomiyasu has been absent since October 5th, following a 3-1 victory over Southampton, and Ben White is still recovering after undergoing knee surgery.

Midfield stalwart Thomas Partey, one of Arsenal's most consistent performers this season, missed the recent game against West Ham due to a recurring muscle issue. Although he seemed to have overcome this problem earlier in the season, concerns remain about his long-term fitness. The club is optimistic, however, that his absence will not be prolonged.

Additionally, both Mikel Merino and Gabriel Magalhães have been managing fitness struggles. Gabriel, in particular, has been restricted to just 45 minutes in Arsenal's last two matches. The Brazilian defender first showed signs of discomfort during the Liverpool game, where he was substituted early in the second half.

On a brighter note, Kieran Tierney's return offers a welcome boost. After a summer transfer attempt failed, he has been reintegrated into the squad and is back to full fitness. His availability comes at a critical time, with fixtures piling up and Arsenal needing all hands on deck.

Manchester United

Amorim faces a selection headache with the suspension of English midfielders Kobbie Mainoo and Lisandro Martinez, both sidelined after picking up five yellow cards. These players have been instrumental in implementing the manager's playing philosophy since his arrival. Additionally, the availability of Leny Yoro, Johnny Evans, and Victor Lindelof remains uncertain, further complicating the situation.

Read Also | Ruben Amorin to Man United: What will happen to Erik's Ajax boys at United?

Key Players to Watch

Bukayo Saka

Throughout the 2024–2025 campaign, Bukayo Saka has consolidated his place among Arsenal's and England's top players with 10 assists and 5 goals in 12 matches. His on-field leadership, creativity, and consistency have all been combined to create truly outstanding performances.

Saka's offensive contribution continues to be an essential part of Arsenal's success. With numerous goals and assists, he has played a key role in breaking down defences, particularly in close games when his ability to float past opponents and produce accurate crosses or finishes has been crucial.

Another significant strength has been his adaptability; Saka has fit in well whether used on the right flank, in a more central position, or even sliding deeper to influence build-up play.

What sets this season apart is the increased maturity in his game. Saka has taken on greater responsibility, often stepping up in crucial moments, and with his ability to maintain composure under pressure, he will definitely pose a significant threat to the United Defence.

Read Also | The most shocking goal misses in Football history

Amad Diallo

Under Ruben Amorim, Diallo secured his position as a vital player by putting on strong performances weekly after being overlooked in prior seasons with his involvement coming only as a squad rotation player.

United's attacking dynamics have greatly benefited from Diallo's rise and creative ability. He has shown remarkable dribbling skills, quick feet, and an eye for goal while playing mainly as a winger. Defences have struggled to keep up with his cutting inside from wide areas and unleashing strong shots or threading clever passes.

He will be an effective tactical weapon heading into this game for United

Possible Lineups

Arsenal: David Raya (GK), Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Jorginho, Odegaard, Rice, Martinelli, Havertz, Saka

Manchester United: Andre Onana (GK), Dalot, De Ligt, Mazroui, Shaw, Ugarte, Casemiro, Fernandes, Rashford, Zirkzee, Diallo

Players who earn a place in the starting eleven crash into the headlines mostly, but those who come off the bench are never insignificant. Depending on the situation and for various other tactical and strategic moves, substitute players can make huge differences when things start getting tough on the pitch. 

Sportzpoint explores the greatest substitutions that changed the football history and remained folkloric.

Mario Gotze

(Germany vs Argentina, FIFA World Cup Final 2014)

Mario Gotze lived the dream of every footballer back in 2014 when he scored the only goal against Argentina in the Final to take Germany to their fourth World Cup glory. 

What a goal to win it! 🤯 🇩🇪 @MarioGoetze, #OnThisDay in 2014 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ #FIFAWorldCup | @DFB_Team pic.twitter.com/gluKvx1o8v

— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) July 13, 2022

Gotze came off the bench replacing the legendary Miroslav Klose, only two minutes before the full-time whistle but the game ended goalless. However, in the 113 minute of AET, Gotze received Schurrle's pass on the left and from a close range to the goal; and his left-footed strike fooled Argentina keeper Romero to end up in the goal. 

Argentina could not bounce back from this late setback and Germany lifted the World Cup 2014. Mario Gotze's substitution remained one of the most impactful in the history of football. 

Gareth Bale

(Real Madrid vs Liverpool, UCL Final 2017-18)

Gareth Bale admitted in an interview with FourFourTwo that he was very frustrated after not getting a start for Real Madrid in the 2017-18 UCL Final against Liverpool. However, Bale's fallout with Real Madrid's then-manager Zinedine Zidane led us to experience one of the greatest substitutions in the Champions League's history.

After a goalless first half, Karim Benzema opened the scoring in the 51st minute; but Sadio Mane only took 4 minutes to equalize for Liverpool. In the 61st minute, Bale replaced Isco but who would have thought that the Welshman was going to rewrite history and all by himself? 

#GoalOfTheDay | Gareth Bale vs Liverpool (2018) pic.twitter.com/B4dA2c4FV2

— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) March 19, 2023

Only 3 minutes after Bale came on, Marcelo's cross found him in the box and Bale produced an acrobatic overhead volley, and the ball ended up in the net. Bale sealed the victory for Madrid in the 83rd minute with a rocketed strike which made Liverpool keeper Karius fumble and the ball went inside. Coming off the bench, Gareth Bale scored this heroic brace to lead Real Madrid to win their third consecutive UCL title.

Eder

(Portugal vs France, EURO 2016 Final)

Eder became an overnight sensation after slotting a late strike to win Portugal the EURO 2016, their first-ever major trophy in history. 

France and Portugal both wasted opportunities in the full-time but things became very wrong for Portugal way before. In the 25th minute, the talisman Cristiano Ronaldo faced a rough challenge from Dimitri Payet, and he was subbed off injured. However, Eder came off the bench in the 79th minute of the Final but the 90-minute of play ended in a stalemate of a 0-0 scoreline.

🇵🇹🚀 7 years ago today: Portugal beat France 1-0 in the EURO 2016 final courtesy of this goal from Éder in extra-time! pic.twitter.com/vsNwduJugw

— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) July 10, 2023

But it was Eder, who only played 13 minutes in the tournament, stepped up and broke the deadlock to score the only goal in the final in the 109th minute. France could not produce a comeback as Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo lifted their first-ever major international trophy.

Ilkay Gundogan

(Manchester City vs Aston Villa, 2021-22 Premier League)

It was a neck-to-neck battle between Manchester City and Liverpool in the 2021-22 Premier League title race. Before heading into the last matchday on 22 May 2022, Manchester City was atop the table with 90 points in 37 matches and Liverpool was positioned just behind with 89 points in the same number of games.

Manchester City was set to face Aston Villa in the last match of the season and a win would ensure their fourth consecutive PL title. However, things did not go as planned for Pep Guardiola's men as Matty Cash scored for Villa in the 37th minute, and Philippe Coutinho extended the lead in the 69th minute. Coincidentally, Ilkay Gundogan replaced Bernardo Silva just one minute before Villa's second goal. Man City's title contender Liverpool was playing Wolves at the same time and they were held to a 1-1 draw after 70 minutes.

Run it back. ⏪@IlkayGuendogan's return to @ManCity has got us thinking about his iconic super-sub performance to help win the 2021/22 title 😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/ENkxMiRUnQ

— Premier League (@premierleague) August 23, 2024

What happened afterward will always be written in golden words in the Premier League's history. It was Ilkay Gundogan who scored City's first goal in the 76th minute as his powerful header went in. Just two minutes later, Rodri placed a powerful strike to level the scoreline by 2-2 and City was back on top of the table.

𝘓𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘚𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘺. 𝘖𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘴 🏆 @ManCity pic.twitter.com/DSU9p1cmcO

— Premier League India (@PLforIndia) May 29, 2022

It did not take much time for Gundogan to score his second and City's third as he put the ball inside with a close-range tap-in to almost win the league for City! The match eventually ended as City won the game by 3-2 and clinched their fourth consecutive PL title, all thanks to the German's magic after coming off the bench. 

Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 

(Manchester United vs Bayern Munich, 1998-99 UCL Final)

The world witnessed one of the greatest UCL finals ever on 27 May 1999 when Manchester United and Bayern Munich faced off for the coveted glory. Manchester United won the game by 2-1 in such an otherworldly manner that it still mesmerizes the next generation, and everything happened because of two substitute players, Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. 

Bayern Munich took an early by scoring in the 6th minute of the match. Manchester United could not break the deadlock and headed into the break trailing 0-1. Teddy Sheringham replaced Jesper Blomqvist in the 67th minute and Solskjaer was brought in by Sir Alex Ferguson to replace Andy Cole in the 81st minute. 

On this day in 1999, Manchester United completed the historic treble after scoring two injury time goals to beat Bayern Munich! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/odhsJL5BqG

— SPORTbible (@sportbible) May 26, 2021

The game was in favour of Bayern even after 90 minutes but Sheringham slotted the ball home in just one minute into the injury time to equalize for the Red Devils. Solskjaer achieved the final glory with a simple tap-in only after two minutes, and thus the two substitutes led United to the Champions League victory.

A Premier League footballer is reportedly under investigation by Police over multiple serious sexual offences. The footballer, reportedly in his 30s, was interrogated by Police officers at a local police station last Thursday regarding the convictions.

According to Daily Star, A Police spokesperson confirmed that the Metropolitan officers are investigating the player over some reports of alleged rapes of two women and a sexual offence to a third woman between 2021 and 2023. The convicted was arrested in July 2022 at a location in west London but continued to play for his club. The Spokesperson further added:

"The investigation remains ongoing and detectives are continuing with in-depth and detailed enquiries. Those who have come forward to police continue to receive support from Met officers."

Premier League faces another uneasy backlash after accusations of prioritizing commercial interests over the serious allegations that sparked in September 2023.

According to BBC, their investigation has led to a discovery that 7 out of 20 Premier League clubs have had players or bosses investigated by the police for sexual offences since 2020.

The said player in his 30s was reportedly detained by Police in July 2022 over accusation of an alleged rape in June 2022. He was further convicted of two incidents in April 2021 and June 2021 but no action was taken regarding those allegations.

However, the player was again arrested by Police in February 2023 in connection with an incident that reportedly happened in West London in February 2022. The identity of the accused footballer remains undisclosed till now. 

Recent accusations against PL players

Premier League and the FA face another uncomfortable accusation of letting players feature for the clubs who are accused of serious allegations. The most recent incident included the former Manchester United youngster Mason Greenwood was accused of sexual assault by his girlfriend in January 2022.

Manchester United’s Mason Greenwood has been arrested on suspicion of rape and assault, per @TheAthleticUK pic.twitter.com/ZuKQnnbHiN

— B/R Football (@brfootball) January 30, 2022

Greenwood was dropped from the squad and faced uncertainty about his future at Old Trafford. However, Greenwood was soon released on bail, and he was cleared of all charges after further proceedings. Although Manchester United confirmed that the player was released from his duties.

Another incident that happened in 2021, including former Manchester City player Benjamin Mendy, raised severe controversies as the French defender was accused of assaulting a woman in 2021. Following the allegations, Manchester City confirmed that the club will not renew his contract which was supposed to end in June 2023. 

Benjamin Mendy wept today as he was cleared of raping a woman at his mansion following a retrial.

[The Sun] pic.twitter.com/8GiMBRwsj5

— City Chief (@City_Chief) July 14, 2023

Mendy was arrested and the proceedings of the allegations against Mendy started in August 2022. He was convicted of eight rapes, one attempted rape, and a sexual offence. However, he was cleared of two charges in January 2023 and was found not guilty of the others in July 2023. 

Sporting CP manager Ruben Amorim is reportedly set to join Manchester United for a speculated fee of €10M. He surpasses the record of his own transfer to Sporting from Braga as Sporting paid €10M to Braga as a compensation fee. However, United has agreed to trigger the said release clause of €10M to bring the 39-year-old Portuguese to Old Trafford. 

🚨🔴 BREAKING: Manchester United are set to pay €10m exit clause for Rúben Amorim to become new manager, here we go!

Sporting confirm formal communication received from #MUFC for Amorim to be appointed.

Amorim has already said yes to Man Utd proposal and project. pic.twitter.com/v17tR1oqlm

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 29, 2024

Here is the list of the managers for whom the biggest transfer fees were paid.

Biggest transfer fees paid for a manager

7. Ruben Amorim | SC Braga to Sporting CP, €10M

Ruben Amorim was a former teammate of Cristiano Ronaldo in the Portuguese national team. Amorim retired from professional football in 2017 but It did not take long for him to bag a managerial job as he took up the hot-seat of Portuguese side Casa Pia AC in 2018. 

Amorim joined another Portuguese outfit, SC Braga in 2019 and he was in charge for only 13 games in Braga. Sporting CP barged in soon to take Ruben away and he was appointed as the manager of Sporting in March 2020. They paid a compensation fee of €10M to bring Ruben in. 

Sporting gave the hot seat to Ruben Amorim and he did not disappoint the club officials at all. Ruben won Sporting their first Liga Portugal title in 19 years in his very first full season in Charge, 2020-21. Amorim also won his second Portuguese league title in 2023-24. 

6. Ruben Amorim | Sporting CP to Manchester United, €10M

With Erik Ten Hag getting sacked after 2 years in charge as Manchester United's head coach, Ruben Amorim has emerged as the best profile to replace the Dutch. Sporting CP has officially confirmed in a statement that United agreed to trigger Amorim's reported release clause of €10M.

Amorim was in charge of Sporting for 228 games in total and he holds an extraordinary record of winning 162 out of them while drawing 33 and losing 33 as well. Amorim made Sporting the Portuguese champions in 2020-21 which was his first full season in charge. He also won the 2020-21 Portugal League Cup with Sporting.

Amorim clinched the Portuguese Super Cup and his third League Cup in 2021-22 and became the Portuguese champions again in 2023-24. Before heading to Old Trafford, Ruben Amorim has already won 5 trophies with the current Portuguese champions. 

5. Brendan Rodgers | Celtic to Leicester, €10.5M

Brendan Rodgers left the Scottish side Celtic FC to surprisingly join Leicester City midway through the 2018-19 season. The former Liverpool boss and his coaching staff joined Leicester City in February 2019 as Leicester paid €10.5M to Celtic as transfer fees which led to massive controversies during that time.

"You traded immortality for mediocrity. Never a Celt. Always a fraud."

Celtic fans had a strong message for Brendan Rodgers after he left the club to join Leicester City 👀 pic.twitter.com/6weLme7L25

— BBC Sport Scotland (@BBCSportScot) February 27, 2019

Rodgers led Leicester to win the 2020-21 FA Cup and 2021 Community Shield before leaving the English side in April 2023. He left the club during a disastrous 2022-23 PL season and Leicester got relegated from the Premier League. 

In July 2023, Rodgers assumed the charge of Celtic head coach again and won them the 2023-24 Scottish Premiership title and 2023-24 Scottish Cup. 

4. Vincent Kompany | Burnley to Bayern  Munich | €12M

Coming off as a total surprise, Vincent Kompany was brought in by Bayern Munich as the successor of Thomas Tuchel after they paid Burnley a sum of €12M in 2024. 

This move was indeed a surprise from Bayern because Kompany's previous season's endeavour with Burnley was a total disaster. Burnley got relegated from the Premier League last season which was Kompany's second season in charge of Burnley. They won only five games in the whole season and finished 19th before eventually getting relegated. 

2017-18: Vincent Kompany captained Manchester City to 100 Premier League points.

2022-23: Vincent Kompany manages Burnley to 100+ Championship points.

Vinny is a Centurion through and through 💪 pic.twitter.com/I2TI0QWKKj

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) May 8, 2023

However, the 38-year-old Belgian won the EFL Championship with Burnley with 101 points to earn them promotion to the Premier League in the 2022-23 season. 

3. Andre Villas-Boas | Porto to Chelsea | €15M

The current FC Porto President, Andre Villas-Boas arrived in the Premier League to assume the charge of Chelsea gaffer in July 2011. Villas-Boas was a part of Chelsea legend Jose Mourinho's coaching staff, back in 2004 to 2008. 

• Part of Sir Bobby Robson’s coaching staff at 16
• Four trophies at Porto, including the league undefeated
• Youngest coach to win the Europa League
• Three trophies with Zenit
• Successful spells at Shanghai SIPG and Marseille

Happy birthday André Villas-Boas. 🇵🇹🎂 pic.twitter.com/jVaar6FOrl

— Coaches' Voice (@CoachesVoice) October 17, 2024

Only after one year in charge of FC Porto, the Blues welcomed him to Stamford Bridge after paying a hefty fee of €15M but it did not quite pay off. Villas-Boas lasted only 40 matches as Chelsea's manager and was sacked in March 2012. However, assistant manager Robert Di Matteo made Chelsea the European Champions that season as a caretaker manager after the departure of Andre Villas-Boas.

2. Graham Potter | Brighton to Chelsea | €23M

One of the most successful managers in Brighton and Hove Albion's history, Graham Potter moved to Chelsea in September 2022. The West London club paid Brighton a total of €23M to snatch him away, just one month into the 2022-23 season.

The pic of Graham #Potter’s signing with #Chelsea as new manager. Contract until 2027. #transfers #CFC pic.twitter.com/1l6uVOrk0s

— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) September 12, 2022

Potter replaced Thomas Tuchel, the UCL-winning coach for the Blues, but his tenure at Chelsea did not pay off at all as he was sacked in April 2023 despite having a five-year contract. Potter lost 11 matches and won only 12 games for the Blues and was sacked after only 31 games in charge. 

1. Julian Nagelsmann | RB Leipzig to Bayern Munich | €25M

In June 2021, Bayern Munich paid RB Leipzig a total sum of €25 million to acquire the services of Julian Nagelsmann and this is still the world-record fee paid for a manager. The Bavarians appointed Nagelsmann as the successor of former boss Hansi Flick. 

Although the 35-year-old guided Bayern to their tenth consecutive Bundesliga victory, Bayern's 2021-22  Champions League exit after losing to Villareal in the quarter-final made a huge impact on his future. In Nagelsmann's second year in charge, Bayern was struggling in the German league and the Bayern officials finally decided to sack him. The news was made official on 24 March 2023. 

Julian Nagelsmann’s record as Bayern coach:

84 games: 60 W, 14 D, 10 L
71.4% win percentage
1 Bundesliga title
2 German Super Cups
8/8 wins in UCL this season

😳 pic.twitter.com/A7oXZ3TEmA

— B/R Football (@brfootball) March 24, 2023

However, he also won two more trophies with Bayern; the DFB Supercup in 2021 and 2022. Currently, Nagelsmann is the head coach of the German national team.