Overview
- Guardiola confirmed Sunday’s Etihad meeting with Liverpool will be his 1,000th game as a manager and called the Reds his biggest rival in England.
- He has 715 wins from 999 matches with a win rate above 70%, 12 domestic league titles and three Champions League crowns across Spain, Germany and England.
- Sir Alex Ferguson, speaking for the League Managers Association, publicly welcomed Guardiola into the Hall of Fame 1,000 Club.
- Guardiola said City are unlikely to risk midfielder Rodri against Liverpool due to fitness concerns after his recent return.
- With Arsenal setting the early pace, Guardiola noted the fixture could influence the pursuit of the leaders but cautioned titles are not won in November.