Nobody has ever gained more than the 23 points the Manchester United head coach has amassed in his opening nine games in charge in the top flight.
Across his two spells as Reds boss, he has overseen seven victories and two draws, remaining unbeaten. Of course, his time at Middlesbrough was served in the Championship.
These are the joint-best figures since the league's inception in 1992, alongside Ange Postecoglou.
The Australian made an extraordinary opening to life at Tottenham Hotspur, as the north Londoners charged to the top of the table in 2023.