Guardiola Premier League record milestone achieved as Manchester City boss equals Sir Alex Ferguson after win over Arsenal

Pep Guardiola made Premier League history, after guiding Manchester City to a crucial 2–1 victory over Arsenal FC at the Etihad Stadium, a result that strengthens City’s title challenge.

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The decisive moment came in the second half when Erling Haaland struck the winner, securing all three points for the reigning champions in a tightly contested encounter that kept the Premier League title race finely balanced.

According to OptaJoe statistics, the result marked a significant milestone for Guardiola, who has now won all four of his Premier League matches against league leaders while his side began the day in second place.

The League record places him level with former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson for the most victories in such high-stakes “second versus first” fixtures in league history.

The achievement underlines Guardiola’s continued dominance in key matches, particularly in decisive moments of title races where margins are often minimal and pressure is intense.

Manchester City’s victory also narrows the gap at the top of the table, with the club now sitting three points behind Arsenal, although they still hold a game in hand that could prove crucial in the final run-in.

City are set to face Burnley FC on Wednesday in their next Premier League fixture as they look to maintain momentum in the closing stages of the season.

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With the title race intensifying, Guardiola’s record-breaking achievement adds further intrigue to an already gripping campaign.