Pep Guardiola became the fastest manager in Premier League history to reach 250 wins after Manchester City’s 1-0 victory over Brentford. Achieving the milestone in just 349 matches, Guardiola surpassed legends Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsène Wenger, while Erling Haaland’s early goal secured the points.
Pep Guardiola has once again rewritten the Premier League record books. The Manchester City boss reached 250 Premier League victories with Sunday’s narrow 1-0 win over Brentford, achieving the milestone faster than any manager in history.
Guardiola surpasses Ferguson and Wenger
Guardiola’s 250th win came in just 349 matches, an astonishing record that underlines his dominance since arriving in England in 2016. To put that achievement in context, Sir Alex Ferguson reached the same mark in 404 games, while Arsène Wenger needed 423. David Moyes, now managing Everton, required 645 matches to hit 250.
The victory at the Gtech Community Stadium, sealed by Erling Haaland’s early goal, was vintage City — controlled, efficient, and relentless. It was also symbolic of the consistency Guardiola has brought to the Premier League era, with City now owning six league titles under his watch and showing no signs of slowing down.
City back in rhythm after slow start
Following consecutive defeats to Tottenham and Brighton earlier in the season, questions were briefly raised about City’s sharpness. Those doubts have quickly faded. The Brentford result extended their unbeaten run to seven games in all competitions, including four straight league outings without defeat.
The win also lifted City to fifth in the table, just a few points off the top, as they begin to find the familiar rhythm that’s made them England’s modern powerhouse. Guardiola’s side continue to balance attacking fluidity with defensive solidity — hallmarks of the Catalan’s style that few have replicated so effectively.
Rodri injury clouds celebration
Despite the historic win, there was cause for concern when Rodri limped off after just 20 minutes. The influential midfielder, a recent Ballon d’Or winner, appeared to suffer a muscle issue but managed to walk off unaided. With City’s midfield already stretched by a demanding schedule, Guardiola will be hoping the Spaniard’s injury is not serious.
Rodri’s presence has long been pivotal to City’s structure, and any extended absence would be a major blow — particularly with key fixtures in the league and Europe on the horizon.
Haaland chasing continental supremacy
Up front, Erling Haaland continued his blistering start to the 2025–26 season, scoring his 12th goal in nine matches. The Norwegian striker has already reclaimed his fearsome form, though he admitted he’s feeling the pressure from fellow elite marksmen Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé in the race for Europe’s top scorer award.
With City’s attack purring again and Guardiola reaching yet another historic milestone, the champions appear to be hitting their stride. For Guardiola, this achievement is more than just a number — it’s a testament to nearly a decade of sustained excellence, tactical innovation, and an unwavering demand for perfection that has redefined English football’s standards.
