REGIS LE BRIS: THE 40.79% WIN RATE THAT HAS SUNDERLAND DREAMING OF EUROPE
Regis Le Bris has taken Sunderland to 11th in the Premier League. See how his 40.79% win rate compares to Guardiola and Arteta.
Regis Le Bris is a huge hit on Wearside, and it’s not hard to see why. Sunderland have been on quite a ride since he took over. After years bouncing around the lower leagues, the Black Cats fought their way through the Championship play-offs last season and clawed back into the Premier League for the first time since 2017. That was a wild stretch—at their lowest, they’d even dropped to eighth in League One. But now, they’re holding their own in the top flight, sitting 11th in the table and comfortably clear of the relegation zone, even after losing 3-1 at West Ham over the weekend.
None of this happens without Le Bris. Since arriving from Lorient in the summer of 2024, he’s injected a bit of belief and stability, quickly pushing Sunderland up the standings. Fans have taken to him in a big way—he’s easily one of the most popular managers the club’s had in a while. But how does his record stack up against the other Premier League bosses?
Here’s how the current managers’ win rates compare:
Michael Carrick, Man Utd – 100% (2/2)
Liam Rosenior, Chelsea – 80% (4/5)
Pep Guardiola, Man City – 70.25% (399/568)
Arne Slot, Liverpool – 61.11% (55/90)
Mikel Arteta, Arsenal – 60% (195/325)
Unai Emery, Aston Villa – 56.40% (97/172)
Daniel Farke, Leeds United – 52.71% (68/129)
Eddie Howe, Newcastle United – 50% (104/208)
Keith Andrews, Brentford – 46.63% (13/28)
Scott Parker, Burnley – 46.05% (35/76)
Marco Silva, Fulham – 44.34% (94/212)
Fabian Hurzeler, Brighton – 43.06% (31/72)
Sean Dyche, Nottingham Forest – 42.86% (9/21)
Oliver Glasner, Crystal Palace – 42.27% (41/97)
Regis Le Bris, Sunderland – 40.79% (31/76)
David Moyes, Everton – 39.13% (18/46)
Andoni Iraola, Bournemouth – 36.61% (41/112)
Thomas Frank, Tottenham – 35.29% (12/34)
Nuno Espirito Santo, West Ham – 26.32% (5/19)
Rob Edwards, Wolves – 15.38% (2/13)
At first glance, Le Bris’ 40.79% win rate isn’t much to shout about. But the numbers don’t tell the whole story. Sunderland’s survival in the Premier League has come from a rock-solid defence and a knack for grinding out results. Only the top four teams have lost fewer games—they’ve only been beaten six times.
It’s true; those tight matches have turned into nine draws and just eight wins. Without those draws, Sunderland would be down in 17th and fighting to stay up. Draws don’t boost Le Bris’ win rate, but they’ve been vital to keeping the team safe. When you look back at his time in the Championship, Le Bris’ win rate jumps to 45.65%—good enough to put him 11th on this list, ahead of well-liked names like Marco Silva and Fabian Hurzeler. He also recently picked up his first cup win as Sunderland boss, squeezing past Everton in the FA Cup on penalties. Of course, that still goes down as a draw on the stats sheet, but it got them through.
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CONOR GALLAGHER CONFIRMED AS "VITAL" STARTER FOR SPURS FOLLOWING BENTANCUR’S INJURY LAYOFF
Conor Gallagher proved the doubters wrong against Man City. Discover why his €40m move to Tottenham is finally paying off for Spurs.
Chelsea and Atletico Madrid both decided Conor Gallagher wasn’t worth the trouble. At Chelsea, he had his moments—Pochettino liked him, but the fans never really warmed up. When Chelsea shipped him off to Atletico, it made sense. Enzo Fernandez stepped up, took over Gallagher’s role, and fit in perfectly next to Caicedo, with Cole Palmer adding that extra spark up front.
Things didn’t get much better for Gallagher in Spain. He barely got a chance at Atleti, lost his spot in the starting eleven, and pretty much ended up on the transfer list before anyone had time to blink. Interest was lukewarm at best until the winter window rolled around. Aston Villa wanted him and went after him pretty aggressively, but then Tottenham swooped in late. Spurs needed someone to patch up the midfield after Bentancur’s injury, so they just paid up—40 million euros, no hesitation.
His start at Tottenham? Rough. Honestly, that was to be expected. He’d played well at Palace before, but after his struggles at Atleti, he needed time to adjust. Sitting on the bench in Spain didn’t do him any favours.
Then Gallagher showed up. People doubted whether he could really add creativity and move the ball forward for Spurs, so his early struggles got people worried. But then came the 2-2 draw against Manchester City. He suddenly looked like the player both Ange Postecoglou and Thomas Frank were so desperate to sign.
Against City, Gallagher flipped the script. He set up a crucial assist, drove play forward on the dribble, and kept drawing fouls—everything the Spurs needed. Defensively, he was all over the place in a good way: two tackles, three interceptions, a full 90 minutes, and a huge part of the Spurs clawing their way back into the game.
Tottenham fans loved it. They saw the effort, the attitude, and the hunger to win. Gallagher just wouldn’t quit, and in that second half, he, Xavi Simons, Pape Matar Sarr, Destiny Udogie, and Dominic Solanke ran the show. Four of those guys have been carrying Spurs lately, so Gallagher is fitting right in with them. That’s a pretty good sign he’s going to work out just fine in North London.
AC MILAN MEDICAL FAILURE: THE HIDDEN KNEE INJURY THAT CRUSHED MATETA’S £30M MOVE
Jean-Philippe Mateta's £30m move to AC Milan is OFF. Discover why a failed medical has put his France World Cup dreams in jeopardy.