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Liverpool boss Klopp: Guardiola has made me better

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he's ready to lock horns with Manchester City's Pep Guardiola.

It could be the last time they face-off in England on Sunday.

Klopp said: "We have said it before that we will definitely meet in the future, it will be full of respect.

"I think I have said it often enough about how much I respect him and we will have a lot to talk about [in the future].

"On Sunday it is not about me about having the last opportunity [to face Pep Guardiola] because there is the FA Cup."

On being jealous of Guardiola winning more trophies, he said: "I don't know them, but I knew around 3000 footballers better than me and they still love the game, but I have no problem with that.

"It definitely made me a better manager to find solutions to beat these teams.

"I have a positive record against Pep and I have no idea how that happened.

"I know I am not bad, but he is the best.

"I cannot say where he is better, look at the way he plays."

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