Pep Guardiola knows exactly what to expect when sharing a pitch with Jurgen Klopp. Throughout his illustrious managerial career, only Jose Mourinho has faced him in more matches than his total of 23 with the Liverpool boss.
His playbook for games against Klopp is exhaustive. Guardiola has used a number of different strategies in matches with his biggest rival over the years, dating back to his time in Germany.
In fact, his time in the Bundesliga might have inspired his recent approach on Sunday afternoon. His Man City outfit faced Liverpool in a high-profile Premier League clash over the weekend, and they played more direct than normal.
