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Pep Guardiola’s penchant for making history has once again manifested, this time with Manchester City. The 52-year-old manager achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the fastest to secure 200 Premier League victories, accomplishing this feat in just 269 games.
This remarkable achievement outpaces the previous record held by Sir Alex Ferguson, who achieved it in 322 matches.
This historic moment unfolded on a recent Sunday when Manchester City triumphed over Sheffield United with a 2-1 scoreline, with midfielder Rodri’s 87th-minute goal sealing the victory.
Guardiola’s managerial record in these 269 games boasts an impressive tally of 200 wins, 34 draws, and a mere 35 losses. Under his guidance, his team has netted an impressive total of 665 goals while conceding 216.
Guardiola’s accomplishments extend beyond the realm of Premier League victories. In the span of just seven years with Manchester City, he has secured an astonishing five Premier League titles.
Notably, his achievement of securing consecutive league titles in the Premier League, La Liga, and Bundesliga stands as a unique accolade in football history.
This remarkable triple feat was achieved during his tenure at FC Barcelona, where he reigned as a managerial force from 2009 to 2011, and later at Bayern Munich, where his dominance spanned from 2014 to 2016.
The legacy of Guardiola’s success continues to grow, with his Manchester City team clinching their third consecutive Premier League title in the previous season.
The last squad to achieve such a feat was Manchester United under the leadership of Alex Ferguson, who secured three successive league titles from 2007 to 2009.
Further adding to his laurels, Guardiola has received the Premier League Manager of the Month award a record-breaking 11 times, surpassing the achievements of esteemed coaches like Jose Mourinho, Rafael Benitez, David Moyes, and Claudio Ranieri.
Beyond the borders of England, Guardiola steered Manchester City to their inaugural UEFA Champions League title, an achievement that culminated in a triumphant victory over Inter Milan in the final, resulting in a memorable treble win.
Since his arrival in Manchester, Guardiola’s trailblazing journey has been characterized by historic milestones. Despite stiff competition, his reign appears unassailable.
Even Arsenal, led by Mikel Arteta, came tantalizingly close to dethroning Guardiola’s team last season. Ultimately, however, Manchester City retained their crown, securing the Premier League title with a five-point lead.
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