Overview
- The League Managers Association confirmed Guardiola’s induction into its Hall of Fame 1,000 Club, with a formal gala to follow, as he reaches the milestone when Manchester City host Liverpool on Sunday.
- Guardiola enters the landmark as the 39th manager in the modern English era to reach 1,000 games, having begun with Barcelona B in 2007 before trophy-laden spells at Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Manchester City.
- He has 715 wins from 999 matches for a 71.57% win rate and 40 trophies overall, including three Champions League titles and 12 domestic league crowns across Spain, Germany and England.
- Ferguson welcomed him to the 1,000 Club, LMA chief Richard Bevan praised his enduring excellence, and Mikel Arteta called him the most important figure in his football career.
- Guardiola called the milestone’s numbers “insane” and said Liverpool are fitting opponents given their rivalry, with Reuters noting City’s boss has seven wins in 24 meetings against Liverpool and that midfielder Rodri is unlikely to be risked.