by Adam Millington

MUTUAL respect was the theme as Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp spoke to the press before their crucial Premier League clash on Sunday afternoon.

With Manchester City topping the table but Liverpool only one point behind, this great modern footballing rivalry will etch another note in its history, with the winner securing the advantage in the title race.

But this is a rivalry like few others, and it’s viewed through a lens of respect for footballing greatness rather than the animosity usually found surrounding games of such a stature.