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AS they say, behind every successful man is a stronger woman - and these Premier league bosses are just the same

While they may rule the roost over their squads of players, when it comes to home life you can bet their partners have the final say.

Spanish actress Lorena Bernal is married to a top Premier League boss
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Spanish actress Lorena Bernal is married to a top Premier League boss
Glamour girl Lucy Pinder has now joined the Premier League manager's Wags club
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Glamour girl Lucy Pinder has now joined the Premier League manager's Wags club

The latest Wag to join the manager's club of England's top league is stunning glamour model Lucy Pinder.

As The Sun exclusively reported, the former Nuts and FHM staple is dating Southampton boss Russell Martin.

The 'besotted' couple have grown close in recent months, and she accompanied him to Brighton University where he was handed an honorary degree.

Here's who she will be joining in the Prem.

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Lorena Bernal

Mikel Arteta has been married to beautiful actress and TV host Lorena since 2010.

Born in Argentina, she moved to Spain when she was one-years-old. By seven she was modelling, and at 13 began to take drama classes in Saint Sebastién.

In 1999, aged just 17, Bernal was crowned Miss Spain.

In 2007, she appeared on popular shows Chuck as an international arms dealer and in an episode of CSI: Miami as a nanny.

Beautiful Lorena appeared on CSI:Miami and is a TV host
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Beautiful Lorena appeared on CSI:Miami and is a TV host
Mikel Arteta and Lorena have been married since 2010
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Mikel Arteta and Lorena have been married since 2010Credit: Getty

Cristina Serra

Cristina, who is the wife of Pep Guardiola, comes from a fashion family dynasty.

Her family own a fashion store called Serra Claret in Barcelona, and it was here that she met her husband when he was just 18.

Mikel Arteta's wife Lorena beams with pride as he wins Best Premier League Manager at Globe Soccer Awards

Guardiola was doing some modelling for designer Antonio Miro in Serra’s shop when he first locked eyes on Cristina.

Pep once said of his missus: "My wife is the best in the world at many things, but especially in fashion.

Cristina Serra is the very fashionable wife of Pep Guardiola
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Cristina Serra is the very fashionable wife of Pep GuardiolaCredit: Bongarts - Getty
Guardiola met his wife when he was just 18
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Guardiola met his wife when he was just 18Credit: Splash
Guardiola believes Cristina is the 'best in the world' at fashion
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Guardiola believes Cristina is the 'best in the world' at fashionCredit: Getty

Bianca Ten Hag

Bianca and Man Utd coach Erik Ten Hag have already got into the swing of living in Manchester.

The pair are regularly seen cycling on bikes around Altrincham and checking out the best restaurants in Hale Village.

Ten Hag has never spoken about his personal life, which he keeps very private.

However, it was reported in his native Netherlands that he and Bianca are childhood sweethearts.

The active pair are also said to play golf together.

The Ten Hags enjoy taking their bikes for a ride around Altrincham
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The Ten Hags enjoy taking their bikes for a ride around AltrinchamCredit: Zenpix
Erik and Bianca have also enjoyed dining in Hale Village
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Erik and Bianca have also enjoyed dining in Hale VillageCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke

Mirjam Slot

Like Ten Hag, new Liverpool boss Arne Slot also keeps his personal life private.

However. wife Mirjam was thrust into the media spotlight in 2022 when she joined him on the pitch after Feyenoord reached the Europa League Conference final.

Photographers captured the pair sharing a kiss as they embraced during the celebrations.

The pair share two children together.

Arne Slot's private wife Mirjam gives him a kiss after success at Feyenoord in 2022
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Arne Slot's private wife Mirjam gives him a kiss after success at Feyenoord in 2022Credit: Getty

Georgia Postecoglou

Georgia met Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou in the 1990s, when he coached South Melbourne Soccer Club and she was the marketing manager.

But in ABC documentary The Australian Story: The Age of Ange, she revealed she failed to see his charm at first.

She said: ";Initially I wondered why everyone around him and around the club were so fascinated by and respected him, as he is not someone I would describe as charismatic or a charmer. I didn’t get it.”

However, Ange soon won Georgie around and he is adamant he is where he is because of her and her support, after he was sacked as Australia's youth coach.

He said: "I wouldn’t be where I am today without Georgia.

"Through that tough time without her by my side I don’t know where I’d have ended up."

Georgia Postecoglou revealed she fail to see husband Ange's charm at first
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Georgia Postecoglou revealed she fail to see husband Ange's charm at firstCredit: Getty
Ange and Georgie Postecoglou met in the 1990's at South Melbourne Soccer Club
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Ange and Georgie Postecoglou met in the 1990's at South Melbourne Soccer ClubCredit: Getty
The Postecoglous shares two sons together, James and Max
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The Postecoglous shares two sons together, James and MaxCredit: Kenny Ramsay

Maria Jesus Pariente

New Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca's greatest success as a player happened at Sevilla.

It was also in Seville where he met his wife, Maria and they have since had four children together.

According to reports online, the Spanish beauty manages a resort in Ibiza.

However, she prefers to keep a low-profile.

Enzo Maresca's wife Maria, centre, keeps a low profile and is believed to manage a resort in Ibiza
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Enzo Maresca's wife Maria, centre, keeps a low profile and is believed to manage a resort in IbizaCredit: Getty

Vicky Howe

A humble and devoted mother, Vicky is the wife of Eddie Howe.

A former hairstylist, it is believed she met the Newcastle supremo when he was playing for AFC Bournemouth in the 1990's.

As a football manager, when you are away from family for sustained periods, you need the support of your wife.

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That's something Eddie has spoken about in the past.

He revealed: "You have to have an understanding family behind you and this is where both myself and Jason (Tindall) are extremely fortunate."

Vicky Howe is the glam wife of Newcastle boss Eddie
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Vicky Howe is the glam wife of Newcastle boss EddieCredit: Alamy
Eddie Howe revealed he is lucky to have the support of his wife with his job
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Eddie Howe revealed he is lucky to have the support of his wife with his job
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