How Guardiola compares with Ferguson and other English managerial greats
Pep Guardiola's tenure at Manchester City has significantly impacted English football over the past decade. He won 17 major trophies, including six Premier League titles, establishing a record of dominance. Comparatively, his achievements are notable but still fall short of Sir Alex Ferguson's total of 28 trophies during his longer career.
- ▪Guardiola won six Premier League titles in his ten seasons at Manchester City.
- ▪He has a trophy count of 17, placing him second behind Sir Alex Ferguson in English football history.
- ▪Guardiola's Champions League record at City includes one title and two finals appearances.
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Sport|FootballHow Guardiola compares with Ferguson and other English managerial greatsPep Guardiola won 17 trophies in his 10-year stay at Man City, but how does his record stand up in English football?ListenListen (6 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoManchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates with the trophy after winning the Premier League in 2024 [Lee Smith/Reuters]By The Associated PressPublished On 22 May 202622 May 2026Pep Guardiola is leaving Manchester City after changing the face of English football over the last 10 years.But how do his achievements at City compare with those of other great managers to have worked in England down the years, such as Alex Ferguson, Bob Paisley and…
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