Will Jurgen Klopp use his secret weapon against Pep Guardiola?

Jurgen Klopp can use his secret weapon for the second time against Pep Guardiola.

Liverpool and Manchester City played against each other on the 3rd of October 2021. The result was a draw as Jurgen Klopp used his secret weapon of playing the formation as 4-4-2.

Jurgen Klopp’s masterclass shocked Pep Guardiola and Manchester City as Liverpool was attacking very well, putting pressure on Man City due to which they were forced to defend. But somehow Man City managed to level the game due to the courtesy of Kevin De Bruyne who managed to score in the 81st minute.

The rivalry between Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola

Pep Guardiola claims that his rivalry with Jurgen Klopp is the most intense he has ever experienced during his managerial career.

The Manchester City boss played against Jose Mourinho when he and the Portuguese were the managers of Barcelona and Real Madrid respectively. Yet he feels that the standard of competition City has faced from Liverpool in recent years has been absolutely intense.

Premier League Race

This year’s Premier League matches have been absolutely remarkable. Manchester City is yet to face Liverpool for the second time this season on the 10th of April. Both teams will give their best as the winner will get an advantage over the losing team.

Jurgen Klopp could use his secret weapon of playing the team in a 4-4-2 formation hoping to win and come on top. The formation of 4-4-2 is not completely 4-4-2. Last time it seemed like 4-2-4 as Salah and Firmino operated as a front two with Jota attacking from the right flank and Mane from the left flank.

The match will be very thrilling and there is not an obvious winner for this fixture. Man City will feel they have an edge over Liverpool as the match will be played in the Etihad Stadium which is the home stadium of the Blues.