Liverpool beats Man City 4-1 in best showing under Klopp

The result left City third in the table, below new leaders Leicester and Manchester United.

More importantly, it underlines the progress the Reds have made under the German. Klopp did a great job at [Borussia] Dortmund and that secured his spot in the Premier League.

“It will be hard because he has gone so many days without playing”, said Pellegrini.

While Klopp couldn’t hide his delight at the performance, he was keen to challenge his side to build upon it. “That is the best way to put it, I think”, he said.

“It was very good”.

They come into the clash on a nine-game unbeaten run, but will be hoping for a better showing than their goalless draw with Aston Villa last time out.

Jamie Redknapp and Frank Lampard highlight the performance of Philippe Coutinho as the key factor in the 4-1 win for Liverpool at Manchester City.

“I thought we were top class during the first half, second half we probably did not play as well, but we defended just as well”. He was not bad, of course. “He will be a very important player not only for Man City but for England”. “It’s hard to understand why we played so badly today”, Pellegrini said.

“I will not explain the starting XI, if I had to choose the same starting XI again I would do”, he added. I heard we had more players here but it was not the truth, they were only a little bit earlier because some of them only had one game.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp played down the significance of facing a renewed and refreshed Sterling.

“I had a personal agreement [with Klopp]”, De Bruyne said. “It’s not important what we were before”.

“It’s not important what is different, what is important is that we can see and feel a development”.

“He is there for us if we need him”.

“We can do better than tonight, but if we start to believe in our own strengths, we can surprise ourselves”.

“His quality is outstanding, we don’t have to talk about this, but everyone needs training”.

Liverpool never wanted to part ways with Sterling, but the latter turned down a massive deal, with his agent saying that his client will not be re-signing with the club. I accepted it and we moved on.

The Reds continued to look threatening but City’s defence managed to hold out for the remainder of the game, the final score being 4-1.