Man City evening headlines as former Liverpool FC striker makes Klopp vs Guardiola statement

straight to your inboxLiverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed he isn't focused on breaking Manchester City's record Premier League points total.The Reds have already sewn up their first league triumph in 30 years as they romped to the title in relentless fashion, sitting a massive 23 points above City.With four games still remaining in the season, Liverpool are just eight points away from City's record points tally of 100, which was set in the 2017/18 season when Pep Guardiola's side became

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester City evening headlines on Saturday, July 4.Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists he has no personal issues with Pep Guardiola.Both managers have been at the pinnacle of European football for a number of years, yet the emergence of both City and Liverpool as powerhouses in the Premier League has seen their relationship come into question.When asked about Guardiola, Klopp outlined there is no bad blood between the two despite years of close rivalry.He

straight to your inboxJurgen Klopp insists he has no personal issues with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. The pair are currently in charge of two of the best sides in Premier League history and have seen their sides dominate English football in the past few years.

straight to your inboxIt will be of no consolation to Manchester City but it is worth noting that the four goals they put past Liverpool should preserve more of their achievements from the previous two seasons.Jurgen Klopp's side can still take the 100 points record and other honours but have now conceded 25 goals - two more than City in the entirety of last season and just two fewer than the Centurions - with six games still to play.And if breaching the league's most miserly defence was a handy

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola was delighted with Manchester City's victory over Liverpool but doesn't believe it will be significant in the Premier League. Having given Jurgen Klopp's side a guard of honour onto the pitch, the Blues blasted them away with three first-half goals before Raheem Sterling wrapped up a thumping 4-0 win in the second half to inflict Liverpool's second league defeat of the season.

straight to your inbox Jurgen Klopp says only Manchester City could pull off a performance against his Liverpool side like they displayed on Thursday night. Klopp's newly-crowned Premier League champions were welcomed onto the pitch by a Guard of Honour by City players and staff, but were not a match for the Blues, who romped to a 4-0 victory.

straight to your inbox Manchester City will aim to prove a point to Liverpool during tonight's Premier League encounter. City ' s defeat by Chelsea saw Liverpool crowned champions last week but the Blues will hope to show Jurgen Klopp that they will be back stronger next season.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola isn't bothered how big the points gap with Liverpool ends up as he prepares Manchester City for other challenges.City's defeat to Chelsea last week left them 23 points off top spot and confirmed Jurgen Klopp's side as Premier League champions, meaning the Merseyside club will be welcomed by the 2018 and 2019 winners with a guard of honour at the Etihad on Thursday.Liverpool could increase the lead in that fixture, and there are seven games remaining in total

straight to your inboxLiverpool are bracing themselves for a more competitive Premier League title race next season, led by Manchester City.The newly-crowned Champions will take on the team they have replaced as league winners on Thursday, with City recognising their rivals' success by giving them a Guard of Honour.Liverpool are 23 points ahead of City with seven games remaining, having dropped points in just three games this season.

straight to your inboxLiverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes the title fight between Jurgen Klopp's side and Manchester City will be much closer next season.City 's defeat to Chelsea last week sent the league title to Merseyside for the first time in 30 years, with Liverpool sitting 23 points ahead of Pep Guardiola's side. However, Carragher believes Liverpool won't be able to be as dominant next season and expects a fierce fight between the two clubs.

straight to your inbox Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool will accept and appreciate a Guard of Honour from Manchester City before the sides compete at the Etihad this week. City's defeat at Chelsea last time out in the Premier League confirmed Liverpool as champions, and Pep Guardiola confirmed after the game that his side would honour the tradition that sees clubs applaud newly-crowned champions onto the pitch.

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola has explained why his rivalry with Jurgen Klopp has never become too heated ahead of Manchester City welcoming Liverpool to the Etihad. The two clubs have formed one of the biggest rivalries in the division in recent years as they have battled it out for Premier League and Champions League successes.

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola and his players will not allow Liverpool to open up another huge gap in next season’s Premier League title race. That’s the prediction of former Manchester City midfielder Stephen Ireland, who says that the way Jurgen Klopp’s team has romped to the title has been a “lesson” which the City players have had to learn the hard way.