The 2025-26 English Premier League season concludes today, marking the end of several era-defining tenures. All 20 clubs are scheduled to kick off simultaneously at 15:00 GMT (21:00 BST). While Arsenal have already secured the league title, the final day’s focus shifts to the departure of iconic figures who have become synonymous with their respective clubs and the league itself over the past decade.
The End of the Guardiola Era at Manchester City
The most significant farewell takes place at the Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola, the manager who redefined Manchester City since his arrival in 2016, will stand in the technical area for the final time. During his ten-year tenure, the Spanish coach led the club to 20 trophies, including six Premier League titles and the club’s first-ever UEFA Champions League. Notably, under his guidance, City achieved an unprecedented four consecutive league titles between 2021 and 2024.
Two pillars of Guardiola’s success are also departing. John Stones, the English defender who joined in 2016, concludes his ten-year stint with 294 appearances. Simultaneously, Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva bids farewell after nine years. Since joining in 2017, Silva has made 459 appearances and scored 76 goals. Reports link Silva with a move to Atletico Madrid or Juventus, while Stones is associated with potential transfers to Bayern Munich or a return to Everton.
Liverpool Say Goodbye to Salah and Robertson
At Anfield, Liverpool host Brentford in what will be the final matches for Mohamed Salah and Andrew Robertson. The 33-year-old Salah leaves as a bona fide club legend after nine years. During his 441 appearances, he became Liverpool’s third-highest goalscorer with 257 goals and holds the record for the most Premier League goals scored by a non-UK player (191).
His teammate, Andrew Robertson, also concludes a nine-year journey. The 32-year-old Scottish left-back, who joined in the same window as Salah, has made 377 appearances. Speculation regarding their next destinations suggests a move to the Saudi Pro League for Salah, while Robertson is linked with Fenerbahçe or Tottenham Hotspur.
Summary of Major Departures and Statistics
| Individual | Club | Tenure | Notable Achievement/Stat |
| Pep Guardiola | Manchester City | 10 Years | 6 PL Titles; 1 Champions League |
| Mohamed Salah | Liverpool | 9 Years | 257 Goals; 191 PL Goals (Record) |
| Bernardo Silva | Manchester City | 9 Years | 459 Appearances; 76 Goals |
| John Stones | Manchester City | 10 Years | 294 Appearances |
| Andrew Robertson | Liverpool | 9 Years | 377 Appearances |
| Casemiro | Manchester Utd | 4 Years | Former Real Madrid Veteran |
Additionally, Manchester United will see the departure of Casemiro. The 34-year-old Brazilian midfielder, who arrived from Real Madrid in 2022, is reportedly in discussions regarding a move to Inter Miami. These collective exits signal a massive structural shift in the landscape of English football.