Top 3 quickest managers to hit 250 wins in Premier League history

The Premier League has been home to some of the greatest football managers in history — leaders who have built dynasties, inspired teams, and achieved remarkable success. From Sir Alex Ferguson’s era of dominance at Manchester United to Arsène Wenger’s revolutionary impact at Arsenal, and Pep Guardiola’s modern-day brilliance with Manchester City, the league has seen true masterminds at work.

Recently, Guardiola added yet another milestone to his incredible career by becoming the fastest manager ever to reach 250 Premier League wins — a record that further cements his place among the all-time greats.

Fastest managers to reach 250 Premier League wins

3. Arsene Wenger - 423 PL games

Arsène Wenger spent the majority of his managerial career at Arsenal, where he transformed the club into one of Europe’s elite teams. He will always be remembered for leading the Gunners through their famous “Invincibles” season and consistently keeping them among the Premier League’s top contenders. 

Although he didn’t win as many trophies as some might have hoped, Wenger’s impact on the club — and on English football as a whole — was enormous. His commitment to beautiful, attacking football and developing young talent helped define an era. Remarkably, he is also the third-fastest manager in Premier League history to reach 250 wins.

2. Alex Ferguson - 404 PL games

Sir Alex Ferguson is widely regarded as one of the greatest football managers of all time. During his remarkable tenure at Manchester United, he shattered countless records and transformed the club into one of the most dominant forces in English football. 

Under his leadership, United won every major trophy available and became synonymous with success, passion, and attacking football. Ferguson didn’t just manage a team — he built an era. His sides were feared across England and Europe for their relentless drive and winning mentality. Before Pep Guardiola, he was the fastest manager to reach 250 Premier League victories, a testament to his extraordinary consistency and excellence.

1. Pep Guardiola - 349 PL games

With Manchester City’s 1–0 win over Brentford on October 5, 2025, Pep Guardiola reached an incredible milestone — 250 Premier League victories — in just 349 games. This achievement extends his remarkable record in English football, setting yet another benchmark. Guardiola reached the 250-win mark 55 games faster than the next quickest manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, who needed 404 matches to do so.

Guardiola also boasts the highest winning percentage in Premier League history, with an astonishing 71.6%. That puts him well ahead of Antonio Conte (65.2%) and Sir Alex Ferguson (62.9%), the next best on the list.

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