Manchester City coach after Liverpool's 4: 4 drink: "They drank a lot of beers this week but they came with no beer in blood." • Klopp: "If there's a team capable of crushing us like that, it's probably her. When she's connected, it's very hard to play against her "

• Guardiola and Klopp greet each other last night in Manchester

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About a week after Liverpool won its first championship in 30 years, it arrived at the Ithihad Stadium last Thursday and hosted Manchester City, the champion for the past two years. As per tradition, the blue-collar made an order of honor for the Reds, stood in two rows, applauded Klopp and his disciples, and behaved in the most beautiful sportsmanship one could ask for. After the ceremony, they provided an amazing game, overpowered 0: 4 over the Mighty Reds, and to some extent spoiled the big celebrations.

Kevin De Brienne (25), Rahim Sterling (35) Phil Foden (45) and Alex Oxald Chamberlain's self (66) decided the game in favor of the locals and gave precedence to the fight expected next season.

Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp said after the game: "City was faster than we were when it came to thinking. We had no flux in the game, and against Manchester City it causes big problems. We didn't take the opportunities. City was amazing. I saw her this season, she didn't One bad game. If there's a team capable of crushing us like that, it's probably her. When she's connected, it's very hard to play against her. "

De Braina van Dijk at the end of the game // Photo: Reuters 

Rahim Sterling, City midfielder, ex-liaison: "Liverpool have been brilliant all season, but we wanted to provide a good game for them. We knew we were disappointing for the season. Now we had a test against the champion, and we passed it great. Improving and evolving. I think we have great players for the future. "

Winning coach Pep Guardiola added: "We beat an exceptional team. We played bravely. We tried to play football, take chances. Liverpool players drank a lot of beers this week but they came with no beer in blood, which is why I give my players a lot of credit" for Kevin De Brienne said: "He's a very good player, he has something special about him. Right now, he's the best of them all."