With <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/premier-league">Premier League</a> lining up arguably the biggest match of the 2020-21 season so far in Manchester City versus Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, the hype and build-up to the enticing encounter have already started to tickle some nerves of the fans.&nbsp;

While the matches between Manchester City and Liverpool have turned out to be a tremendous spectacle for football lovers, be it in the Premier League or cup competitions, the rivalry between the two top English sides have touched new heights.&nbsp;

Ahead of the match between Manchester City and Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp said that the encounter is not a decider for the Premier League trophy as it is being played early in the season while adding that it is nothing compared to the clashes that took place in 2019 or 2018.&nbsp;

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Man City hold an advantage in the last five head-to-head matches (in all competition), with the Blues winning three and the Reds winning just one while the other game ended in a draw.&nbsp;

<h2>Liverpool vs Man City not a title decider: Jurgen Klopp</h2>

"It looks like even you think it's not a decider! A very difficult game for both teams at a high level. Early in the season, nothing compared to last year or year before. Everything is different. We need to get through an intense period,” Klopp said in the pre-match press conference on Friday.

"I enjoy preparing for these games but it does not make it easier. Man City one of the toughest places to go in the world,” he added. 
Liverpool have been dealt with some huge blows after key defender Virgil Van Dijk was ruled out for several months due to ACL injury. The likes of Fabinho and Joel Matip have also suffered blows while missing matches for the Reds.

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"We have much more offensive players [than front three], thank God. Origi, Shaqiri, Minamino...all really good. Only area we have that amount of players unfortunately not. Great Diogo could settle so quick, makes it easier. I love the way he's played and contributed."

<h2>Thiago to miss Man City clash: Jurgen Klopp</h2>

On Thiago, Klopp said the Spanish midfielder is yet to be fully fit and will miss the clash against Manchester City.

“No. Thiago is probably not ready to return. There was no surgery needed but it's still an injury and with that kind of injury you have to look day to day,” Klopp revealed.

“We just have to line up the fittest players and get through an intense period as best we can. I enjoy these kind of games, the preparation, but it doesn't make it any easier,” he added.

With Premier League lining up arguably the biggest match of the 2020-21 season so far in Manchester City versus Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, the hype and build-up to the enticing encounter have already started to tickle some nerves of the fans.

With Premier League lining up arguably the biggest match of the 2020-21 season so far in Manchester City versus Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, the hype and build-up to the enticing encounter have already started to tickle some nerves of the fans. While the matches between Manchester City and Liverpool have turned out to be a tremendous spectacle for football lovers, be it in the Premier League or cup competitions, the rivalry between the two top English sides have touched new heights. Ahead of the match between Manchester City and Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp said that the encounter is not a decider for the Premier League trophy as it is being played early in the season while adding that it is nothing compared to the clashes that took place in 2019 or 2018. ALSO READ: Ole out? Manchester United approach Mauricio Pochettino about becoming next manager Man City hold an advantage in the last five head-to-head matches (in all competition), with the Blues winning three and the Reds winning just one while the other game ended in a draw. Liverpool vs Man City not a title decider: Jurgen Klopp "It looks like even you think it's not a decider! A very difficult game for both teams at a high level. Early in the season, nothing compared to last year or year before. Everything is different. We need to get through an intense period,” Klopp said in the pre-match press conference on Friday. "I enjoy preparing for these games but it does not make it easier. Man City one of the toughest places to go in the world,” he added. Liverpool have been dealt with some huge blows after key defender Virgil Van Dijk was ruled out for several months due to ACL injury. The likes of Fabinho and Joel Matip have also suffered blows while missing matches for the Reds. ALSO READ: 'There was clear contact': Jurgen Klopp defends Salah's penalty against West Ham United "We have much more offensive players [than front three], thank God. Origi, Shaqiri, Minamino...all really good. Only area we have that amount of players unfortunately not. Great Diogo could settle so quick, makes it easier. I love the way he's played and contributed." Thiago to miss Man City clash: Jurgen Klopp On Thiago, Klopp said the Spanish midfielder is yet to be fully fit and will miss the clash against Manchester City. “No. Thiago is probably not ready to return. There was no surgery needed but it's still an injury and with that kind of injury you have to look day to day,” Klopp revealed. “We just have to line up the fittest players and get through an intense period as best we can. I enjoy these kind of games, the preparation, but it doesn't make it any easier,” he added.

Liverpool's Thiago to miss Manchester City match, confirms Jurgen Klopp

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City failed to match Liverpool's hunger to win the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/premier-league">Premier League</a> title after his side's two-year reign as champions came to an end on Thursday.

Guardiola's side handed Liverpool their first English title for 30 years after losing 2-1 to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

After playing second fiddle to City for the last two years, Liverpool have stormed to the title with a remarkable 28 wins from their 31 league games to open up a 23-point gap at the top of the table.

Guardiola conceded his players struggled to emulate the desire and drive shown by Jurgen Klopp's team.&nbsp;

"Maybe we didn't arrive with the same passion; Liverpool played every single game like it was the last chance they have," Guardiola said.

"And maybe we didn't get that moment, especially the key moments in the first part of the season.

"That is the reality, that we are so far behind. Liverpool were fantastic in consistency throughout the whole season.

"We dropped points at the beginning of the season and Liverpool didn't drop points."

Liverpool's title triumph comes with a record seven games still to play and the Reds could go on to smash a whole series of records set by Guardiola's City two years ago.

Urging City to be maintain their focus better in future, Guardiola is well aware of the task his side face to regain the title next term.

"We'll have to recover for next season, to be more consistent, and recover the points we missed this season.

"That's the reality. Two years ago we were 25 points ahead of Liverpool, and now they are this distance ahead."

Guardiola had known the title was on its way to Merseyside for months after Liverpool opened up a huge lead before the coronavirus hiatus.

Now the City manager has challenged his stars to learn from the painful experience. &nbsp;

"We have to take a little perspective, be humble, and say 'not all the time we can win'," he said.

"Then we must learn what we need to do to avoid this situation again."

Guardiola is confident of a City response next season, but is concentrating on finishing this season on a high in the FA Cup and Champions League.

The holders travel to Newcastle in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup on Sunday and hold a 2-1 lead over Real Madrid from the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie.

"Now we have I would say still five, six weeks of competition, especially Sunday with the FA Cup.

"It's important to get to the semi-finals of the FA Cup, get qualification for the Champions League, and after that the Champions League itself.

"I've never thought 'always we can win', but we can say, the last 10 competitions we played as a club we won eight titles.

"That's never happened before in this country. You cannot win all the time and always."

Guardiola appeared to blame the absence for most of the season of injured French centre-back Aymeric Laporte for City's spluttering form.

"We missed one important central defender. That was a real big problem for us," he said.

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City failed to match Liverpool's hunger to win the Premier League title after his side's two-year reign as champions came to an end on Thursday.

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City failed to match Liverpool's hunger to win the Premier League title after his side's two-year reign as champions came to an end on Thursday. Guardiola's side handed Liverpool their first English title for 30 years after losing 2-1 to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. After playing second fiddle to City for the last two years, Liverpool have stormed to the title with a remarkable 28 wins from their 31 league games to open up a 23-point gap at the top of the table. Guardiola conceded his players struggled to emulate the desire and drive shown by Jurgen Klopp's team. "Maybe we didn't arrive with the same passion; Liverpool played every single game like it was the last chance they have," Guardiola said. "And maybe we didn't get that moment, especially the key moments in the first part of the season. "That is the reality, that we are so far behind. Liverpool were fantastic in consistency throughout the whole season. "We dropped points at the beginning of the season and Liverpool didn't drop points." Liverpool's title triumph comes with a record seven games still to play and the Reds could go on to smash a whole series of records set by Guardiola's City two years ago. Urging City to be maintain their focus better in future, Guardiola is well aware of the task his side face to regain the title next term. "We'll have to recover for next season, to be more consistent, and recover the points we missed this season. "That's the reality. Two years ago we were 25 points ahead of Liverpool, and now they are this distance ahead." Guardiola had known the title was on its way to Merseyside for months after Liverpool opened up a huge lead before the coronavirus hiatus. Now the City manager has challenged his stars to learn from the painful experience. "We have to take a little perspective, be humble, and say 'not all the time we can win'," he said. "Then we must learn what we need to do to avoid this situation again." Guardiola is confident of a City response next season, but is concentrating on finishing this season on a high in the FA Cup and Champions League. The holders travel to Newcastle in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup on Sunday and hold a 2-1 lead over Real Madrid from the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie. "Now we have I would say still five, six weeks of competition, especially Sunday with the FA Cup. "It's important to get to the semi-finals of the FA Cup, get qualification for the Champions League, and after that the Champions League itself. "I've never thought 'always we can win', but we can say, the last 10 competitions we played as a club we won eight titles. "That's never happened before in this country. You cannot win all the time and always." Guardiola appeared to blame the absence for most of the season of injured French centre-back Aymeric Laporte for City's spluttering form. "We missed one important central defender. That was a real big problem for us," he said.

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