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Achieving 250 Premier League victories is a landmark that deserves unique recognition.

Manchester City's triumph over Brentford propelled Guardiola into a select circle of coaches achieving this record with a single team.

With only Ferguson and Wenger preceding him in this achievement, Guardiola is organizing what many would consider the ultimate football celebration.

"It's a privilege to stand with Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger, I'll treat them to an excellent dinner," declared the Spanish manager during his tenth season at City.

"Being part of Premier League history brings me great joy, absolutely thrilled. Let's target 250 additional wins."

Historic Milestone

Guardiola achieved this milestone in just 349 Premier League games, setting a new record by completing it 55 matches faster than Ferguson and 75 quicker than Wenger.

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

Guardiola has joined a list of 16 other bosses to reach the tally in the history of the English top flight, including Bill Shankly (Liverpool), Matt Busby (Manchester United) and Brian Clough (Nottingham Forest).

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.

The 2023 season saw City become just the second club ever to achieve the prestigious Treble of league, European and domestic cup success.

The 2017-18 campaign saw City make history as the first club to reach 100 points in a single season, winning 32 matches, and they remain the sole team to capture four consecutive Premier League championships.

Revolutionary Impact

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

"When we talk about Guardiola it's not just the wins, it's how they've won, how he's changed football, the tiki-taka [style of play]."

"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."

"Winning the Premier League four times successively is nothing short of spectacular achievement."

Record-Breaking Numbers

Under Guardiola, City have surpassed 90 points in four different campaigns out of nine - an extraordinary feat given this benchmark had been achieved just five times before his English tenure.

Guardiola's remarkable 71.6% win rate surpasses all other managers in league history, exceeding both Ferguson's 65.2% and Conte's 62.9%.

Throughout his 349 Premier League appearances, Guardiola's teams have netted 842 times while allowing only 299 goals.

While he signed a deal to stay at City until 2027, Guardiola's long-term future remains uncertain.

Nevertheless, his profound influence on the English game is unquestionable.