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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
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Josh Williams

Pep Guardiola unleashed rare tactic against Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp noticed

Liverpool contested their highly anticipated top-of-the-table clash at the Etihad on Sunday afternoon. The Reds faced Manchester City who had a one-point lead at the summit of the Premier League and after 90 minutes of football, the scores ended 2-2.

It was the first time Jurgen Klopp's men have conceded more than one goal in a single match since facing Chelsea on January 2nd. A total of 20 matches in all competitions were played without Liverpool conceding more than once, which highlights the success of Pep Guardiola's plan on Sunday.

The Spanish coach seemed to mix up his typical approach for the bout. After the game, Klopp said: "They were a bit more direct than they usually are."

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