The Guardian - * Manchester City manager says German ‘gave me another level’
* Guardiola ‘so satisfied’ with displays against Chelsea and PSG
Pep Guardiola believes his rivalry with Jürgen Klopp has helped him to become a better manager and said the Liverpool manager is “the reason why I am still in this business” as Manchester City prepare to face the league leaders at Anfield.
Guardiola will lock horns with Klopp for the 22nd time on Sunday – meaning only José Mourinho has faced the Catalan on more occasions. Guardiola’s Bayern Munich lost 4-2 to Klopp’s Borussia Dortmund in their first encounter in June 2013 in the German Super Cup final and the pair have nine victories each. Klopp has not seen his Liverpool side beat City since the 3-1 victory at Anfield in November 2019 on their way to a first league title for 30 years. Continue reading...
