The Manchester City manager could cede his Premier League crown to Liverpool for the second time in his career and was asked what is different about this version of the Reds.

Pep Guardiola is still getting used to facing Liverpool without having Jurgen Klopp in the opposite dugout and the Manchester City boss is reluctant to compare his old rival to new foe Arne Slot

Pep Guardiola believes Liverpool have had a good season up until now - as he said Real Madrid are the current favourites to win the Champions League. City saw their hopes of lifting the European Cup ruthlessly ended by Kylian Mbappe and Real on Wednesday night.

Pep Guardiola has refused to compare Arne Slot to Jurgen Klopp as Man City prepare to host Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday.