"If I could choose one rival for this personal milestone that I want to share with many, many people - they [Liverpool] would be the best. I have been a long time in this country. Of course, Barcelona and the impact it had on my life as a ball boy, football player and manager. Of course, Bayern was an incredible step. But Liverpool, especially with Jurgen, have been the biggest rival in this country and it could not be better."
"What happened with the Jurgen period means this has been the biggest because maybe after the first season the Premier League was between us and them. Always I enjoyed this healthy rivalry. I always had the feeling of how much we respected each other. Jurgen gave me a lot and I miss him. He gave me a lot in terms of how much I had to do to try and beat him."
"nobody wins the title in November"
Pep Guardiola will manage his 1000th game on Sunday when Manchester City host Liverpool at the Etihad. Guardiola said he is delighted the milestone coincides with a match against Liverpool and reflected on the influence of Barcelona and Bayern on his life and career. He described Liverpool, particularly during Jurgen Klopp's era, as his biggest rival and credited Klopp with pushing him to improve. Guardiola warned table-topping Arsenal that nobody wins the title in November, stressing the season's length. Arne Slot led Liverpool to last season's title, and Liverpool faced criticism after a home defeat to Crystal Palace.
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