On Sunday, April 28, Arsenal secured a 3-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Matchday 35 of the 2023-24 Premier League season. The victory took Gunners’ boss Mikel Arteta to a special milestone, as it marked his 100th win in the English top flight. Only a handful of managers have survived long enough to celebrate 100 Premier League wins, with even fewer managing to achieve the milestone in less than 200 games.
Below, we will check out the top five managers who have taken the least number of matches to reach 100 Premier League wins and check out if Arteta, who has reached the milestone in 169 games, makes the cut. Let’s begin!
#5 Mikel Arteta (Arsenal) — 169 Games
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta During A Match
Edging out Arsenal icon Arsene Wenger (179 games), current Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has clinched the fifth spot. Overseeing 169 matches in the English top flight, the Spanish tactician has celebrated 100 wins, settled for 27 draws, and suffered 42 defeats.
Arteta, who took charge of his former team for the first time on December 26, 2019, took them agonizingly close to the title last season and is once again pushing Manchester City all the way this term. However, to get over the line, the Gunners need Man City to slip up, which seems like too big of an ask considering the form the defending champions are in.
#4 Sir Alex Ferguson (Manchester United) — 162 Games
Sir Alex Ferguson Won 13 Premier League Titles
Arguably the greatest-ever manager in Premier League history, Sir Alex Ferguson reached 100 Premier League wins in just 162 games. Ferguson won an eye-popping 13 Premier League titles between 1992-93 and 2012-13, setting an astonishing record that may very well stand the test of time.
Ferguson, who was the last manager to guide Manchester United to Premier League glory, managed the Red Devils in 810 EPL matches. Under his tutelage, United won 528 games, drew 168, and lost only 114 times. His team, known for their dramatic comebacks,…
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Author : Sushan Chakraborty
Publish date : 2024-04-30 06:18:46
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