Jurgen Klopp and Arsene Wenger lead the way as Premier League managers descend on central London for yearly meeting ahead of the big kick-off

  • Premier League managers attended their annual meeting in London on Tuesday
  • Jurgen Klopp, Arsene Wenger and Mauricio Pochettino were all in attendance
  • New rules will be discussed ahead of the season, which kicks off on Friday night
  • Jose Mourinho was absent due to Manchester United's Super Cup final clash

Jurgen Klopp, Arsene Wenger and Antonio Conte were among the big names at Premier League headquarters on Tuesday afternoon as the top-flight's managers attended their annual meeting.

With Arsenal kicking off the new season in just three days against Leicester, Wenger took time out from his preparations to link up with his peers near Marylebone.

The Frenchman, who came dressed in a grey suit, was joined by Klopp, who is busy dealing with Barcelona's pursuit of star man Philippe Coutinho. 

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp opted for white trainers for the meeting
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger wore a grey suit

Jurgen Klopp opted for white trainers for the meeting, while Arsene Wenger wore a grey suit

Everton manager Ronald Koeman carries a personalised bag
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino arrives in a smart blue suit

Ronald Koeman carries a personalised bag as Mauricio Pochettino arrives in a smart blue suit

Antonio Conte was running slightly late, but still waved to photographers as he entered the HQ
Conte's Chelsea will hope to mount a title challenge

Antonio Conte was running slightly late, but still waved to photographers as he entered the HQ

Crystal Palace boss Frank de Boer holds a blue jacket as he enters the building
Watford manager Marco Silva shows off an impressive watch

Frank de Boer holds a blue jacket as he enters as Marco Silva shows off an impressive watch

The Liverpool boss swapped his usual red training gear for a blue jumper and jacket combination, a pair of jeans and white New Balance trainers as he arrived at the central London office.


Klopp's Merseyside rival, Ronald Koeman, was also in attendance, with the Everton manager clutching a personalised bag as he exited a taxi and entered the building.

Antonio Conte was the last to arrive at the Premier League HQ, waving to photographers as he stepped out of a taxi outside the building. 

Mauricio Pochettino looked smart in a navy blue suit with a pair of aviator sunglasses hung from his shirt as he came face-to-face with Rafa Benitez, the man he will go up against when Tottenham travel north to take on Newcastle at St James' Park in their opening fixture on Sunday.

The meeting is designed to bring all the division's managers together so that they can be talked through the season's new rules and discuss talking points before Friday's big kick-off at the Emirates.

The use of the ABBA penalty shootout format in knockout matches, as well as retrospective two-game bans for diving, are sure to be high on the agenda. 

It was the first meeting of its kind for Frank de Boer, Marco Silva and Mauricio Pellegrino, who took charge at Crystal Palace, Watford and Southampton respectively earlier this summer.

Upon his exit after the meeting, Wenger stood outside waiting for his car to pick him up

Upon his exit after the meeting, Wenger stood outside waiting for his car to pick him up

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe chose some black trainers and skinny jeans
Burnley manager Sean Dyche giving a thumbs up as he enters

Eddie Howe chose some black trainers and skinny jeans, with Sean Dyche giving a thumbs up

De Boer had slipped his jacket on to leave the meeting
Pochettino left with a colleague

De Boer had slipped his jacket on to leave the meeting, while Pochettino left with company

The Dutchman wore a blue ensemble for the pre-season meet-up, while former Hull boss Silva flashed an impressive watch as he walked towards the building. 

Swansea manager Paul Clement was also in attendance for the first time having arrived at the Liberty Stadium in January before successfully leading the Welsh club to survival.

Bournemouth's Eddie Howe, who is the Premier League's youngest boss at 39, wore skinny black jeans, trainers and a dark jacket, while Burnley manager Sean Dyche gave a thumbs up to the cameras before heading inside.

Slaven Bilic, whose West Ham side face a tough opening trip to Old Trafford on Sunday, flashed a smile as he jumped out of car and joined his fellow managers on Tuesday afternoon.

Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez was the only manager to wear a tie
Swansea boss Paul Clement went for a navy blue suit and white shirt

Rafa Benitez was the only manager to wear a tie, but Paul Clement did put on a dark blue suit

New Southampton boss Mauricio Pellegrino arrives
West Ham manager Slaven Bilic flashes a smile as he enters the building

New Southampton boss Mauricio Pellegrino and West Ham manager Slaven Bilic arrive

Although Pellegrino had arrived empty-handed, he was one of a few to leave  with a bag
Klopp leaves the meeting in central London

Although Pellegrino had arrived empty-handed, he was one of a few to leave with a bag

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was not pictured arriving, although it is not known whether he attended the meeting.

One man definitely missing from the get-together was Jose Mourinho, who is busy preparing his Manchester United side for their Super Cup final against Real Madrid.

The Europa League winners take on the Champions League holders in Skopje, Macedonia, on Tuesday night.

Wenger steps out of the Premier League meeting at the organisation's HQ on Tuesday

Wenger steps out of the Premier League meeting at the organisation's HQ on Tuesday

eicester boss Craig Shakespeare leaves the building
Everton's Koeman exits and heads home

Leicester boss Craig Shakespeare and Everton's Koeman leave the building to head home

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