Coach "reds" Jurgen Klopp expressed confidence that Man City - a favorite in the championship race after summer purchases more than 200 million pounds. Guardiola, in turn, said that Liverpool always fights for the title, although this fight is already "long-long-long" time is unsuccessful.

"I understand how difficult the match against Liverpool will be. He has always been a contender for the championship and will always be, "- said Pep.

"Liverpool and Manchester United - the most successful clubs in England and in Europe. Even in spite of the fact that the "reds" have not won a long, long, long time, they claim the championship every season, there is no doubt about it ".

To the journalist's reply that Klopp considers the City to be the favorite, Guardiola replied: "I am a real lucky person, because the favorite's label has been glued to me from the very beginning of my career when I was working in Barcelona. We will play with this label and I do not worry about it at all ".

In the match against the "red" Guardiola will have to do without the captain and the lead defender of the team - Vincent Company, injured calf muscle.

The last time Liverpool became a champion 27 years ago - in 1990.