I saw what Pep Guardiola did compared to Jurgen Klopp at full time - and it proved Anfield point
manchestereveningnews.co.ukAll eyes were on the touchline - but Pep Guardiola ensured there would be no fireworks at Anfield on Sunday. Manchester City did their talking with the ball, not in the media or in the stands.
This was meant to be the final, dramatic entry in Guardiola's legendary battle with Jurgen Klopp but Guardiola set the tone for a low-key affair in that respect in his pre-match press conference, and warmly shook Klopp's hand before kick-off.
The City manager had refused to give more oxygen to Trent Alexander-Arnold's comments about Liverpool's successes meaning more to them than when City win their trophies.
If we are to excuse Alexander-Arnold a little, he likely said the eye-catching remarks some time before they were published this week, and they were probably more aimed at Liverpool fans to get them up for a huge game.
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