'Pep Guardiola is the best coach in the world': Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp stated that the task that faces him this weekend is the toughest in the game.

The Reds take on Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday in what is being seen as a virtual title-decider between the two in-form teams.

Second-placed Liverpool are just one point behind leaders City with eight games left for both teams, having fallen behind by a whopping 14 points in January.

A defeat at the Etihad Stadium for Liverpool, or even a draw, would make reigning champions City the title favourites.

Liverpool are chasing an unprecedented quadruple this season, but know that even a record haul of points might not be enough for the trophy; in 2018-19, City pipped Liverpool to the title by a point despite the Reds' record points haul for runners-up.

For Klopp, City are by far the toughest opponent his team will face as they chase a quadruple.

"There is no game in world football you can compare to play against City because they are good in pretty much all areas. There are no real weaknesses," Klopp said on Friday.

Jurgen Klopp, left, and Pep Guardiola. AP

"You have to show the respect they deserve, especially against City as they are pretty good with the ball.

"We know it is tough. What's changed this last four years is everyone else thinks it is tough when they face us, and that's really good.

"Nothing to worry about the mentality of my boys. After the [Benfica] game immediately the boys were clear 'Now it's City time'. We will be prepared."

While Manchester City have won the title three times since Guardiola arrived in 2016, there are some who question his record in European football. But for Klopp, there is no confusion about it.

"Pep is the best coach in the world. I think we would all agree on