It's 250 not out in the Premier League for Pep Guardiola.

He's faster to the milestone victory than Arsene Wenger and even the great Sir Alex Ferguson - remarkable record for a remarkable manager and in many observer's eyes the best of all-time.

That is a debate for another day, probably long after the legendary Spaniard has retired from the dugout.

What is indisputable is that this was a triumph built on City being able to grind their way to three points rather than on the free-flowing football than was the foundation for most of the previous 249.

Even Erling Haaland ’s ninth minute winner - already his 12th City goal of the season - was one of brute force as the big blond giant latched onto a ball over the top, before bullying his way into a shooting position and ramming his shot

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