In this season after 22 rounds of the Premier League, Manchester City still did not know the taste of defeats, but Liverpool became the first club that managed to beat the "townspeople" in the current draw of the championship of England.

According to Josep Guardiola, next season Liverpool will be able to compose his team competition in the fight for the championship.

"This season, Liverpool was a serious contender for the victory in the Premier League, and next year it will also be such," - began Guardiola.

"Liverpool has a serious players in its structure, and this concerns not only the attack. I think the transfer of Virgil van Dyke made them more stable in defense, especially inside their own penalty area. Naturally, the magnificent game of the "reds" in front also can not be overlooked ".

"Jurgen Klopp is the top coach who created the team with a bright attacking style. He is always positive and able to create a good atmosphere in the team ".

"Yes, we beat Liverpool by 25 points this season, but I can not say that it was easy to fight them. In the end they beat us. In the next season, they will qualify for the title, as Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal, "- summed Guardiola.

Earlier, the head coach of Liverpool Jurgen Klopp said that the team must win the Champions League final, so that it was remembered for 500 more years.