Overview
- Pep Guardiola will reach 1,000 matches as a manager when Manchester City host Liverpool on Sunday, a milestone he called special with “insane” numbers.
- Guardiola’s induction places him alongside figures such as Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsène Wenger, José Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti in the LMA Hall of Fame 1,000 Club.
- Ferguson publicly congratulated Guardiola for his longevity and success across three major leagues, while Mikel Arteta praised his former mentor’s influence.
- Before his 1,000th game, Guardiola had 715 wins from 999 matches with three Champions League titles and multiple domestic league crowns across Barcelona, Bayern Munich and City.
- Guardiola said Liverpool were the ideal opponents for the milestone given their decade-defining rivalry, and he indicated City are unlikely to risk midfielder Rodri for the match.