Jurgen Klopp turns the focus to Man City

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hinted Pep Guardiola’s decision to personally attend his side’s game against Stoke City reflects how seriously they are being taken as title challengers.

The Reds host Guardiola’s Manchester City side at Anfield on New Year’s Eve in a match that could have a major impact on the Premier League title race.

Guardiola watched on from the stands as Klopp’s Liverpool came from behind to emphatically beat Stoke 4-1 as they kept up apace with their rivals, who all won on St Stephen’s Day.