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Klopp and Guardiola bring curtain down on an era-defining rivalry It will, as ever, be a clash of contrasts. The joy machine against the tortured genius. Extrovert versus introvert. Low-slung baseball cap versus designer knitwear, ordered chaos versus chaotic order, 4-3-3 versus who-the-hell-knows, blood red versus cool blue, the hair transplant against the immaculate bald pate. For the past eight years, this is the duel that has painted the skies of English football, took it…

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Why Liverpool’s season is shaping up to be Jurgen Klopp’s final masterpiece Jurgen Klopp may be saving the best for last. In his time at Liverpool, given the continuing possibility he will bow out with a quadruple. In his rivalry with Pep Guardiola, certainly. A 30th encounter with the manager he deems the best of his lifetime did not yield a 13th win but it did produce two new highs for the German. “The second…

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Jurgen Klopp imparts force of personality over Pep Guardiola’s tactics once more to keep Liverpool on track Pep Guardiola may have settled for a handshake but the huge figure of Jurgen Klopp enveloped him in a hug. An epic, extraordinary rivalry may be over but Guardiola versus Klopp is the saga that never grew tired. If it ends with the status quo preserved, with Arsenal still top of the table, Liverpool still ahead of Manchester…

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Francis Ngannou predicts who would win in a fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury Francis Ngannou has backed Anthony Joshua to beat Tyson Fury if the two heavyweights ever finally face off, while AJ has hit back at the Gypsy King over ‘disrespectful’ comments he made. Joshua landed one of the most devastating knockouts of his career in Saudi Arabia on Friday night, twice knocking down former UFC champion Ngannou before flooring him with…

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Roy Keane and Jamie Carragher rate Arsenal’s title chances after Liverpool draw with Manchester City Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane believes Arsenal ‘look ready for the challenge’ in this season’s intriguing title race, with Mikel Arteta’s side holding onto top spot thanks to Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Manchester City. Arsenal had looked set to drop points against Thomas Frank’s spirited Brentford after Yoane Wissa cancelled out Declan Rice’s early header at the Emirates on…

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Ex-Premier League referee explains why Kai Havertz wasn’t sent-off for Arsenal against Brentford Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher insists Kai Havertz did not deserve to be sent off for a second bookable offence in Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Brentford. The Gunners looked set to drop two valuable points in the title race before Havertz intervened with a bullet 86th minute header that sent Mikel Arteta’s side, temporarily at least, back to the top of…

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Jurgen Klopp’s salary at Liverpool revealed ahead of German manager’s Anfield exit Jurgen Klopp has established himself as one of the finest managers in football history following his hugely successful spell at Liverpool – and his salary at the Premier League giants reflects his status at the very top of the game. But the 56 year-old has called time on his spell in the Anfield dugout after eight-and-a-half years, with the bombshell statement at the…

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Red Bull owners hold crisis talks amid reports Christian Horner will be sacked before Australian Grand Prix Red Bull’s owners reportedly met on Sunday to discuss the future of Christian Horner amid the ongoing scandal surrounding the Formula 1 team principal. It comes amid rumours that Horner will be sacked ahead of the next race in Australia on 24th March. The Horner scandal has cast a dark shadow over the start of the 2024 F1…

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Jurgen Klopp sends message to Pep Guardiola ahead of Liverpool vs Manchester City blockbuster Jurgen Klopp sends message to Pep Guardiola, Klopp and Pep meet for, probably, the last time in the Premier League on Sunday and the Liverpool boss hopes their respectful relationship remains intact after the clash with Manchester City. The two managers have become Premier League icons during their time in England, but Klopp’s is coming to an end soon as he…

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