Wrexham match Man City record as Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney eye back-to-back promotions

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson has admitted he is proud of his players after they matched Manchester City's record for number of victories in 2023.

City have enjoyed a brilliant year winning the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup last season. Pep Guardiola's men have continued this form into the new campaign and already have the UEFA Super Cup under their belt.

The Red Dragons have also enjoyed a monumental year so far. Last season, the North Wales club ended their exodus from Football League as they pipped Notts County to the National League title.

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While their start to life in the fourth tier was mixed, Wrexham now look to have found their feet and most recently beat Grimsby Town 3-0 at the Racecourse Ground to move 4th. Wrexham and City's incredible performances have seen them win 22 matches each so far this year, the most of any club in 2023.

Discussing the accomplishment in his pre-match press conference, Parkinson admitted it was a source of pride for the club to be compared to the Blues. He explained to BBC Sport Wales: "We're very proud of that because we're up against some very good teams across the pyramid of football.

"To be up there and talked about with names like Man City is a great achievement for everybody at the club. Like Man City will be saying when they saw that stat come out and how well they've done, it's about what's ahead.

"We know that we've done well to be up there and talked about with those names, but it's about what is ahead and how do we go again and achieve even more."

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