Round 11 of the Premier League witnessed the big battle between Man City and Liverpool, an opponent that Pep Guardiola was initially afraid of, and Jurgen Klopp.

However, at Etihad on the evening of November 9, Liverpool led by Arne Slot was completely outclassed by Man City , unable to stop the joy of victory in the 1,000th match of captain Pep Guardiola.

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The two top coaches always have great respect for each other. Photo: X Man City FR

Haaland failed to score a penalty in the 13th minute, but he still put Man City ahead in the 29th minute. Before the end of the first half, Nico Gonzalez also put his name on the scoreboard to create a 2-0 gap for the home team against Liverpool .

And young man Jeremy Doku marked the best performance of the match with the goal that sealed a resounding victory for Man City 3-0 Liverpool in the 63rd minute.

The result left Liverpool in 8th place in the table after suffering 5 defeats in 11 matches, while Man City made a big statement in the Premier League title race this season, jumping to 2nd place and only 4 points behind Arsenal.

Jurgen Klopp left Liverpool last season and Arne Slot helped the team win the championship, people did not clearly see the German strategist's absence. But in this campaign, Anfield is increasingly feeling the home team's post-Klopp era.

Klopp and Pep were each other's biggest rivals when they worked together in England, but off the pitch, they still have great respect for each other.

And at the milestone of Pep Guardiola reaching 1,000 matches in his career and just celebrating 716 victories, through Sky Sports, Klopp sent a witty wish to the Man City captain:

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In 1,000 matches as a coach, Pep Guardiola has 716 wins. Photo: B/R Football

“ Pep, my friend. Welcome to the 1,000 Club! I can't believe how young you are to have reached this incredible milestone.

I probably don't need to say I reached that milestone 81 games earlier, but that must have been the only time I reached it before you.

It has been a pleasure and an honor to play against you many times in my career. They were the toughest games, but also the ones I enjoyed the most because you were and are an inspiration to us all.

Your understanding of football is second to none. The passion you show every day is remarkable. Congratulations on joining the 1,000 club and looking forward to the next 1,000 games. Wishing you all the best and see you soon. Have a great celebration, with a glass of red wine perhaps .”

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