Pep Guardiola goes on the attack to settle old scores with Liverpool | Paul Wilson


Manchester City manager aims to turn tide on ‘incredible’ rivals by putting the emphasis on goals in their early title showdown

rThe two strongest teams in England meet at Anfield on Sunday afternoon and, though Pep Guardiola’s side at present top the Premier League table on goal difference, the Manchester City manager knows after the events of last season that his players are the ones with something to prove.

What would you say, he was asked by the man from the BBC, to people who suggest Liverpool have Manchester City worked out, that they know how to stop you playing? “I would say congratulations,” Guardiola flashed back with a disarming smile. “Well done, good, you are right.”

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