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Connor O'Neill

'Nearly as great' - Vincent Kompany makes blunt Liverpool claim ahead of Premier League return

Former Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has named Liverpool as the best opposition he faced during his time at the Etihad.

Kompany spent a total of 11 years operating in the Premier League, during which time he shaped up against some of the best players in the world. City and Liverpool were engaged in a thrilling battle for the title during the 2018/19 campaign.

The former centre-back, currently the manager of Burnley, famously scored a brilliant winner over Leicester City, which ultimately meant his side beat Jurgen Klopp’s Reds to the title by a single point.

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