Pep Guardiola has once again etched his name into the history books. Manchester City’s narrow 1-0 victory over Brentford marked the Spaniard’s 250th Premier League win, a milestone that cements his legacy among football’s managerial elite.
Before Guardiola, only two managers had ever achieved 250 Premier League victories with a single club — Sir Alex Ferguson with Manchester United and Arsène Wenger with Arsenal. Now, Guardiola joins that legendary duo, a feat he describes as a tremendous honor in his remarkable journey with City.
“It’s an honor to stand alongside Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsène Wenger. They are two of the greatest managers ever,” Guardiola said after the match. “Maybe I should invite them to dinner to celebrate this moment.”
Fastest Manager Ever to Reach 250 Premier League Wins
What makes Guardiola’s achievement even more astonishing is the speed at which he reached it. The City boss hit 250 wins in just 349 matches — smashing previous records. Ferguson needed 404 games to reach the same number, while Wenger took 424.
That makes Guardiola the fastest manager in Premier League history to reach the milestone, highlighting not just consistency, but also dominance in one of the toughest leagues in the world.
Only a handful of other greats in English football — such as Bill Shankly (Liverpool), Matt Busby (Manchester United), and Brian Clough (Nottingham Forest) — have ever crossed the 250-win mark in the English top flight. However, Guardiola’s achievement stands apart for being done entirely with one club.
While David Moyes has also reached 250 Premier League wins, his victories were accumulated across multiple teams, including Everton, Manchester United, West Ham, and Sunderland — unlike Guardiola, whose success is entirely defined by his incredible era at Manchester City.
A Golden Era of Glory for Manchester City
Since taking charge of Manchester City in 2016, Guardiola has transformed the club into a modern football powerhouse. Under his guidance, City have won:
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🏆 6 Premier League titles
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🏆 1 UEFA Champions League
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🏆 2 FA Cups
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🏆 4 EFL Cups (Carabao Cups)
His crowning achievement came in 2023, when City became only the second English team in history to win the Treble, clinching the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League in the same season — a feat previously achieved only by Ferguson’s Manchester United in 1999.
City’s success under Guardiola has not just been about winning trophies but redefining how football is played in England. His possession-based “tiki-taka” philosophy — refined from his Barcelona days — has reshaped the Premier League’s tactical landscape.
In the 2017/18 season, City set an all-time record of 100 points, becoming the first team in Premier League history to do so. They also became the first club ever to win four consecutive Premier League titles, dominating English football with an unmatched level of consistency.
Across those title-winning years, City have averaged around 28 victories per season, an extraordinary testament to Guardiola’s tactical genius and the relentless standards he demands.
Legacy Beyond Numbers
Former City defender Micah Richards summed it up best:
“Pep Guardiola isn’t just one of the greatest managers because of his wins — it’s because of how he wins. He’s changed English football forever with his philosophy, precision, and passion.”
As Guardiola continues his journey, Manchester City fans will hope this 250th win is just another step toward more history. And with the team still fighting on multiple fronts, few would bet against the Catalan mastermind adding more silverware — and more records — to his already extraordinary legacy.
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