🔗 Share this article

Reaching a milestone 250 Premier League wins is an achievement that requires a special kind of celebration.

Following Manchester City's narrow 1-0 victory against Brentford, Guardiola now joins an elite group of managers who have reached this milestone with one club.

Just Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger had previously achieved this distinction - and Guardiola has conceived the perfect celebration with these football legends.

"It's an honour to be alongside Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger, I will invite them to a good dinner," said the Spaniard, who is in his 10th campaign with City.

"It's a pleasure to be part of that in Premier League history, really pleased. Now let's go for 250 more."

Record-Breaking Achievement

Having taken 349 top-flight matches to reach the landmark, Guardiola managed it in record time - 55 games quicker than Ferguson (404) with Wenger (424) next.

While David Moyes has also accumulated 250 Premier League victories, he accomplished this across different club tenures.

Guardiola enters the prestigious company of 16 other managerial greats in English top-flight history, featuring football icons such as Shankly, Busby, and Clough.

Dominant Era of Success

The 54-year-old tactician has delivered six Premier League crowns, one Champions League trophy, two FA Cups and four League Cups during his tenure.

City secured their place in history as only the second team to complete the Treble by capturing the league, European cup and domestic cup in 2023.

In 2017-18 City became the first team to accumulate 100 points in one season - winning 32 of 38 games - while they are also the only team to have won four Premier League titles in a row.

Transformative Influence

"He ranks among the all-time great managers," commented former City defender Micah Richards.

"Guardiola's legacy extends beyond mere wins to encompass his revolutionary approach, football evolution, and the tiki-taka system."

"Many doubted his methods initially and his debut season fell short of expectations - but from that point forward, he has elevated the sport to unprecedented levels."

"For a team to win the Premier League four years in a run is just sensational stuff."

Record-Breaking Numbers

The club has exceeded 90 points in four separate seasons during Guardiola's reign - an impressive accomplishment considering this threshold had only been crossed five times in total before his appointment.

The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss' win percentage of 71.6% is better than anyone else in the division's history, outshining Ferguson and Antonio Conte with 65.2% and 62.9% respectively.

In 349 top-flight matches, Guardiola's squads have produced 842 goals against 299 conceded.

Despite committing to City until 2027 through a new contract, questions persist about Guardiola's extended future.

Yet there can be no doubt about the successful impact he has had on English football.