Man City vs Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp ran away from Pep Guardiola in 2019

Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp will meet at the Etihad on Sunday as Manchester City and Liverpool do battle.

There is just one point separating the two sides and the outcome of the match could decide the Premier League title.

It’s going to be incredible.

Ahead of the match, the two managers have been very complimentary of each other despite the high stakes.

Klopp called Guardiola ‘the best coach in the world’ earlier this week.

“Pep is the best coach in the world,” Klopp said. “I think we would all agree on that and it might be a coincidence that it didn’t work out in the Champions League so far. If anybody doubts him, I have no idea how that could happen.”

Guardiola responded by saying: “Jurgen makes world football a better place to live. His message, he is a huge competitor. 

“It’s good. I try to have a good relationship with all the managers. I learned it’s better not to have a relationship with others. He knows we spoke together in Germany, the message, and the way his teams play. 

“He’s a good guy and I don’t have any problems with him.”

While they may be friends off the pitch, you can be certain that emotions will be running high on the touchline at the Etihad.

They certainly were back in November 2019 when Liverpool beat City 3-1 at Anfield.

It was a match that saw Liverpool go eight points clear at the top of the table – and saw Guardiola have a complete meltdown.

The Spaniard felt a number of decisions went against his side and was seen screaming ‘TWICE’ into the air after feeling his side should have had two penalties.

Guardiola’s reaction to Trent making a handball twice