Man City vs Liverpool: Key Stats
For the first time in several seasons, Sunday's high-stakes match between Manchester City and Liverpool may not determine the Premier League title race. Arsenal currently lead comfortably after 11 matches, with City and Liverpool trailing by seven and eight points respectively, both in pursuit.
Pep Guardiola's Milestone
The match marks a historic milestone for Pep Guardiola, who will manage the 1000th game of his managerial career. His journey includes:
- 42 games at Barcelona B
- 247 matches with Barcelona's first team
- 161 matches at Bayern Munich
- 549 games for Manchester City so far
Career Achievements and Challenges
Across 999 games, Guardiola has achieved:
- 715 victories
- 39 major trophies
- Only 128 defeats, resulting in a remarkable 71.57% win rate
However, Liverpool stands out as one of his toughest rivals.
Guardiola has been beaten 10 times by Liverpool—the joint-most losses against any club—and his teams have conceded 38 goals against them, second only to Real Madrid’s 39.
Author's summary: Pep Guardiola reaches a major milestone with 1000 games managed, while Liverpool remains one of his most challenging opponents amid the Premier League chase behind Arsenal.