On Sunday the greatest “rivalry” in English football is renewed, in a discount at the Premier League summit, a possible prelude to the next Champions League final. While Italian football wonders between early eliminations in Europe and modest performances on the pitch, football across the Channel sets up the stellar match between Manchester City and Liverpool that is worth half a mortgage on the championship win. When there are now only eight days to go, a single point divides the two leaders of the Premier, leading interpreters of the most spectacular and modern football, also opposing the following week in the English Cup semi-final. An endless challenge that – since the arrival of Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp – has dominated English football, except for Antonio Conte’s Chelsea exploit in 2017. In the name of beautiful football, so innovative that it pushed James Carragher – legend of Liverpool, now a pundit – to have called this rivalry “the greatest ever”.
Up for grabs, Sunday afternoon, also the primacy between the two managers, opposed in domestic matches already 9 times: 4 the successes of the City, two those of the Reds, who, however, recovered – with interests – by eliminating the rivals in the quarter-finals of the Champions 2017-’18, with two victories for 3-0 and 2-1. A challenge within the challenge, but in the sign of maximum fair play. “Pep is the best coach in the world, and we all agree – the words on the eve of Klopp -. I can’t even imagine how anyone could question him. In sport what helps you the most to grow and improve is a strong opponent. Just think of Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal. I can’t say I’m grateful to City, but it certainly hasn’t damaged our growth. ” Congratulations returned by the Catalan colleague. “Jurgen has made the world of football a better place – says Guardiola -. He is a great rival, and I think he is good for everyone. He is a great coach and a good boy, if we win I invite him to have a glass of wine together “
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