Pep Guardiola admits he misses old rival Jurgen Klopp

"Liverpool, especially with Jurgen, have been the biggest rivals in this country and it could not be better, to be honest," he said.

Pep Guardiola is preparing for his 1,000th match as a manager (Martin Rickett/PA)

Pep Guardiola admits he misses Jurgen Klopp as he prepares to face his great rival’s old club in the 1,000th game of his managerial career.

But the Manchester City boss feels there can be no more fitting opponent than Liverpool as he reaches four figures with a visit from the reigning champions in the Premier League on Sunday.