Is Philippe Coutinho the best player in the Premier League?

A returning Sergio Aguero reduced the deficit before half-time but Liverpool, who missed a host of glorious opportunities, finally made the game safe with 10 minutes remaining thanks to a fantastic Martin Skrtel half-volley.

Klopp’s philosophy of pressing from the start was seen, as soon as the match started, and City looked anxious from the start. We didn’t let them breathe and on the counter-attack we had a chance with the three players up top – Adam [Lallana], Phil and Roberto.

Manchester City defender Bacary Sagna has revealed that he shouldn’t have played in the defeat to Liverpool as he was still in shock from the Paris terror attacks. Manchester City, once again, are hoping this isn’t a sign of things to come, but simply a minor setback.

Asked about what had changed for Liverpool since the dismissal last month of predecessor Brendan Rodgers, Klopp replied: “For us it’s not important what’s different”.

Right now, Jurgen Klopp is that man. Having taken the Premier League by storm since his appointment as Liverpool boss, the gleeful German has brought a fresh air of excitement to English football as a whole. The money is in the Champions League but I can’t promise it now.

Manuel Pellegrini said that is was a complete disaster for them as Manchester City slipped to third position with Leicester City, which is now on top of the table followed by Manchester United. No, no, no. The rest are responsible because we think too late.

“Yaya Toure is a massive player for the club, but when he is not at his best, I think it is a problem for them”, he said. One goal can change a game.

“It was far from flawless, but it was very, very good”, said Klopp.

“We need the confidence in ourselves – we can not switch the lamp on and off, on and off. So it’s very good against City but we have to work [more]”.

In the five Premier Leagues games managed by Klopp, Liverpool have managed to get eight points with their two victories coming against Chelsea and Man City.

“It’s one thing going after the ball at 100 miles per hour, you have to be calm when you win it and be more patient, which we can do at times a bit better”.