Why the Premier League's young coaches are taking over

What the new wave brings

Walk into any top-flight stadium on a matchday and you are as likely to see a manager in their thirties as one with two decades of experience.

The new generation shares common traits: tactical flexibility, a comfort with data and a willingness to coach attacking football. Clubs have noticed — the average age of managers appointed in the last two seasons is the lowest in the division's history.

The older guard is not going anywhere quietly, and the tactical battles between the generations have produced some of the most entertaining football the league has seen.

• Greater use of data in recruitment and tactics
• More proactive in-game management
• A shared preference for front-foot, possession-based football

The game has moved. The managers who move with it will be the ones who last.