As West Ham prepare for their final fixture of 2023 with a tricky test away at Arsenal, David Moyes stands on the precipice of become the all-time leader for the most Premier League defeats as a manager.
Most Games Managed in the Premier League
Before diving into the record for the most Premier League defeats, it is worthwhile grounding this article with a bit of context.
Amassing that many defeats is inevitable given David Moyes is behind only to Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger in the all-time games managed list.
Both Wenger and Ferguson also benefited from leading title-winning teams, whereas Moyes has largely been in charge of sides in floating around mid-table with hopes of pushing to break into the European spots.
- Arsene Wenger – 828
- Sir Alex Ferguson – 810
- David Moyes – 677*
- Harry Redknapp – 641
- Sam Allardyce – 541
*Currently managing in the Premier League
Most Premier League Defeats as a Manager
David Moyes continues to prove sceptics wrong after delivering the club’s first piece of major silverware in 40 years last term.
Moyes and West Ham have also managed to pick up momentum this campaign after a topsy-turvy start, and they can move into the top six should they be able to muster at point in north London on Thursday evening. They are now as short as 6/1 to finish in that bracket according the Premier League betting sites‘ latest estimations.
However, if Moyes’ record away at Arsenal is anything to go by, the best he hope for is a solitary point. In fact, the Hammers boss is winless across each of his 72 fixtures on the road against the ‘traditional top four’ of Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool, losing 51 in the process.
🗣️ “Going to the Emirates is never an easy game”
David Moyes says he has no doubt tomorrow’s game with Arsenal will provide a huge challenge for West Ham ⚒️ pic.twitter.com/3sS6oLmJWj
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) December 27, 2023
West Ham have also lost on each of their last eight visits to the Emirates – a run that stretches back to August 2015. As SportsLens‘ Arsenal vs West Ham betting tips suggest, the hosts are expected to regain their spot at the summit.
This does not bode well for David Moyes, who will surpass Harry Redknapp as the record holder for the most Premier League defeats as a manager, should the Hammers stretch their losing streak to nine against Arsenal.
=1. Harry Redknapp – 238
=1. David Moyes – 238
2. Sam Allardyce – 217
3. Steve Bruce – 211
David Moyes Premier League Record
At the time of writing, David Moyes holds the most Premier League wins of any active manager in the division, with West Ham’s 2-0 victory over Manchester United last time out making it 264.
That means Moyes has a Premier League win percentage of 39%, but in terms of actual volume of wins he is again behind only to Wenger and Ferguson.
- Matches – 677
- Wins – 264
- Draws – 175
- Losses – 238
- Win Percentage – 39%
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