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Hitting the 250-win mark in the Premier League calls for extraordinary festivities.

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

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 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."

Unprecedented Feat

The Spanish manager reached this landmark in record-breaking fashion, requiring only 349 appearances compared to Ferguson's 404 and Wenger's 424.

In the Premier League era, David Moyes also has 250 wins under his belt, but has achieved them across spells with multiple clubs.

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

Remarkable Period of Dominance

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.

City's 2017-18 season broke new ground as they became the inaugural team to achieve 100 points, securing 32 victories, while also being the exclusive club to win four straight league titles.

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."

Numerical Superiority

City have accumulated more than 90 points in the Premier League in four of Guardiola's nine full seasons - a remarkable achievement considering that marker had only ever been reached on five occasions prior to his arrival in England.

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%.

Across his 349 Premier League matches, Guardiola's side have scored 842 goals and conceded 299.

Although contracted with City through 2027, speculation continues regarding Guardiola's long-term plans.

However, his transformative effect on English football remains undeniable.