
Battle of the bosses
Battle of the bosses
Ahead of Liverpool’s Premier League showdown with Manchester City on Sky Sports, we size up Jürgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola
Ahead of Liverpool’s Premier League showdown with Manchester City on Sky Sports, we size up Jürgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola
Two of football’s most distinctive managers meet at Anfield in a massive Premier League encounter
Liverpool v Manchester City, Sunday 7 October, 4.15pm, Sky Sports Premier League/HD (CH 512/502)
When it comes to superstar managers, nobody boasts more of them than the Premier League.
Touchline titans abound in England’s top flight, and two of its biggest characters clash live on Sky Sports this weekend when Jürgen Klopp’s Liverpool face Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in a showdown of earth-shaking proportions.
Under Klopp, the rampant Reds have enjoyed their best start to a season since 1990 and look more than ready to mount a genuine title challenge. Meanwhile, City’s shining stars have definitely got the bit between their teeth as they aim to defend their Premier League crown.
But while both teams are flying high in the league, there’s only one winner when it comes to the head-to-head record between the managers – and it’s a slightly surprising one. Klopp has won eight of his previous 14 encounters with Guardiola, while Pep has won just five of their meetings. However, the balance of trophy wins is tipped very much the other way.
So the question is: which managerial mastermind will come out on top at Anfield this weekend? Ahead of their duel, we’ve sized up these two colourful coaches…
Want to find all your team’s fixtures?
Head to our fixtures generator by clicking on the banner below.
Want even more Premier League?
Don’t miss any of the big talking points this season with our Premier League match centre. With fixtures, results, previews, features and more, keep bang up to speed with all of the top-flight action. Go on, fill your boots…
Watch on the go
Virgin TV customers who subscribe to Sky Sports can watch on the Sky Sports app, anywhere in the UK (or while temporarily in the EU) with a WiFi or mobile data connection. Not only will you be able to take your Sky packages with you, but you get in-depth sports coverage, as well as exclusive videos and interviews. And, also on iPad, you can access extra features, including Sky Sports’ cutting-edge second-screen functions. Download from the Apple app store for iPad or iPhone, or from Google Play.
Upgrade to Sky Sports now
Don’t have Sky Sports? You can find out about our Sky Sports package and upgrade here.
TV channels: Channels, content and features available depend on your chosen package. Channel line-ups and content are subject to change at any time and to regional variations.
HD: HD TV required to view HD channels. Number of inclusive HD channels depends on package.
Sky Sports: You must subscribe to Sky Sports in SD to take these channels in HD. Sky Sports News HD not included. Content available to view depends on TV package. Sky Sports available as an add-on for an additional monthly charge if not included in your package. Premium channels must be kept for at least 30 days.
Sky Sports app: Only available via the Sky Sports app (selected iOS and Android devices, on iOS 8 and above, and Android 4.x. UK only (or while temporarily in the EU) or website to customers who subscribe to these channels. Separate End User Licence Agreements and terms and conditions apply to the Sky Sports app and website. Selected content may not be available to view. Live streaming and On Demand available in UK (or while temporarily in the EU) with broadband, WiFi or 3G/4G only. Minimum 800 kbps recommended per device accessing the service. Maximum of 2 devices.