In a remarkable display of firepower, Manchester City recently achieved a significant milestone by hitting the 1,000-goal mark in all competitions under the stewardship of Pep Guardiola. The celebratory moment came after a resounding 3-0 triumph over West Ham in the 28th round of the 2022/23 Premier League season.
Phil Foden, the protagonist of the 3-0 victory against West Ham, etched his name in history as the 1,000th goal scorer for Manchester City under Pep Guardiola’s management since the 2016/17 campaign.
This remarkable achievement adds another feather to Pep’s cap, having guided Manchester City to claim four Premier League titles, one FA Cup, and four League Cups. Notably, Pep attained this milestone at an unprecedented pace, with the 1,000 landmark reached in just 404 games, boasting an average of 2.47 goals per match.
In an elite club alongside Arsene Wenger and Sir Alex Ferguson, Pep Guardiola has been distinguished for hitting the 1,000-goal mark with a single club in the Premier League era at an impressive rate, outpacing his predecessors. Wenger achieved this feat in 554 games with Arsenal, while Ferguson reached the milestone in 601 games with Manchester United.
Delving into the statistics, the 2016/17 season saw Manchester City record their lowest goal tally of 122, whereas the 2018/19 season witnessed a prolific output of 169 goals.
The ongoing 2022/23 campaign has seen Manchester City net 139 goals across all competitions, with Erling Haaland standing out with a significant contribution of 51 goals. Manchester City’s hunting grounds have predominantly been the Premier League, with 652 goals, and the Champions League, with 169 goals.
The success of achieving the 1,000-goal milestone under Pep Guardiola’s tutelage cannot be credited to a singular individual. A host of players have fueled Manchester City’s attacking prowess, with Sergio Aguero leading the charge by scoring 124 goals. Raheem Sterling follows closely with Gabriel Jesus not far behind at 95 goals.
The attacking midfielders and wingers have also made significant contributions, with Kevin De Bruyne netting 79 goals, Riyad Mahrez with 78 goals, Phil Foden at 59 goals, Ilkay Gundogan with 54 goals, Bernardo Silva at 53 goals, and Erling Haaland adding to his tally with 51 goals this season.
Despite their varied positions and playing styles, a common thread binds these players together â their peak performances have been realized under the astute guidance of Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.
Overall, the combined efforts across Pep’s coaching stints at Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City have seen his teams amass over 2,000 goals, a testament to his stature as one of the premier club-level coaches on the global stage.
