Pep Guardiola compared Manchester City vs Liverpool to El Clasico, this is what he said

Manchester City vs Liverpool FC has been a classic in recent years because they have been the two teams that have placed best in the Premier League. Manchester City has won the English league in the last three seasons, but Liverpool FC enjoys having won a league and also being the best rival for Pep Guardiola. In fact, Klopp has no negative balance against Pep Guardiola.

Manchester City and Liverpool will star in the most interesting duel of matchday 13 of the Premier League. Both squads are in the first two places in the general classification and are two of the top candidates to win the English soccer title. Pep Guardiola always has a team that is very difficult for him and in England, Liverpool is a difficult club for Pep Guardiola.

The Citizens are in first position in the table with 28 points, while the Reds are in second place with 27 points. The five most recent meetings between these two Premier League heavyweights have been very competitive. Guardiola's team has two victories, two draws and one defeat.

Pep compared Liverpool vs Manchester City to El Clasico

“It is comparable, but it is also different. But in the last decade, since I got here, it has been our toughest rival. "We must congratulate both Liverpool and Manchester City for still being there after so many years." Regarding Haaland's arrival in this match, Guardiola was clear. Yesterday he trained with discomfort, today we train again, I hope he can participate. We have some problems, like so many teams. After training, we'll see. Then I will know for sure which players are available for tomorrow. “We always have a plan A.”