Manchester City manager Josef Guardiola has been registered as the club’s all-time manager after winning the first match of the season against Chelsea, who are competing for the Premier League (EPL) title.
Manchester City defeated Chelsea 1-0 in the away match at Stamford Bridge in London, England on the night of the 25th (Korean time) with Gabrieu Jejus’ winning goal. Manchester City took their first defeat of the season to Chelsea and finished second with 4 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss (13 points). 1 point difference from 1st place Liverpool (4 wins, 2 draws, 14 points).
According to statistics company Opta, with this victory, Guardiola has won 221 wins (37 draws and 45 losses) since taking office at Manchester City in July 2016. The previous record for most wins was 220 wins left by Les McDowell, who led Manchester City from 1937 to 1949.
Guardiola, in particular, has lost three straight wins against Chelsea. Manchester City have lost 0-1 in the FA Cup semi-final, 1-2 in the Premier League, and 0-1 in the UEFA Champions League final since Thomas Tuchel took over at Chelsea in January. lost to But this time, manager Guardiola also took the lead in content. Manchester City lead by 15-5 on shooting, 4-0 on target and 59-41% on possession.
Immediately after the victory, Guardiola said, “I am very proud to be able to approach the legend of coach McDowell. We will achieve more,” he said.
Reporter Heo Jong-ho sportsher@munhwa.com
