Last updated on .From the section FootballPep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp were also rivals in the German BundesligaManchester City boss Pep Guardiola says Jurgen Klopp has inspired him to become a better manager. Even though it was Liverpool's crown that had been taken, Klopp was one of the first rival bosses to get in touch when City's Premier League title success was confirmed on Tuesday night. The pair are long-standing rivals, having battled against each other for Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga for two seasons before renewing acquaintances in the Premier League in 2016. And although Guardiola has won five domestic titles during that time compared to Klopp's one, it is clear his respect for the German is huge. When the Blues were 10th in the Premier League following a 1-1 draw with Liverpool immediately before the November international break, those rumours intensified.

Source: BBC May 13, 2021 17:37 UTC