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Reaching a milestone 250 Premier League wins is an achievement that requires a special kind of celebration.

That is what Pep Guardiola is planning after Manchester City's 1-0 win over Brentford secured him access to an exclusive club of managers who have accomplished the feat with a single club.

Only Sir Alex Ferguson (Manchester United) and Arsene Wenger (Arsenal) have done so previously - and Guardiola is already planning a football fan's dream guest list to toast the landmark.

"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.

"It's a pleasure to be part of that in Premier League history, really pleased. Now let's go for 250 more."

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.

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.

They became just the second side to achieve a historic Treble when they won the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup in 2023.

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.

Game-Changing Legacy

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

"Discussing Guardiola involves more than victories - it's about his winning methodology, his transformation of football, the tiki-taka philosophy."

"Initial skepticism surrounded his arrival and his first campaign proved underwhelming - yet subsequently, he has revolutionized the game completely."

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

Numerical Superiority

The club has exceeded 90 points in four separate seasons during Guardiola's reign - an impressive accomplishment considering this threshold had only been crossed five times in total before his appointment.

With an unparalleled 71.6% victory ratio, the former Barcelona and Bayern manager outperforms all historical competitors, including Ferguson at 65.2% and Conte at 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.