The recent actions of Rodri and Kevin De Bruyne validated what Jürgen Klopp already suspected about Liverpool.

The Liverpool manager, Jürgen Klopp, got his wish when his team faced Man City. It was evident from Rodri and Kevin De Bruyne that Pep Guardiola’s stars were affected by the intensity of Anfield.

Kevin De Bruyne, a midfielder for Man City, was incensed when Pep Guardiola benched him against Liverpool. (Image: AMA/Getty Images/Robbie Jay Barratt photo)

It was an exhibition match that amply illustrated why Jürgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola will be the coaches of their respective generations. This Premier League era will be defined by these two teams from Manchester City and Liverpool.

Manchester City had the better of the first half. Guardiola’s masterful play softened the atmosphere at Anfield, as Darwin Núñez was barely able to stay onside, let alone hold the ball up.

It turned in the second. Liverpool was able to exert more control over the situation and pin its rival back. Luis Díaz did everything but score, Núñez got better, and Alexis Mac Allister managed to reach new heights.

It was an exhibition match that amply illustrated why Jürgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola will be the coaches of their respective generations. This Premier League era will be defined by these two teams from Manchester City and Liverpool.

Manchester City had the better of the first half. Guardiola’s masterful play softened the atmosphere at Anfield, as Darwin Núñez was barely able to stay onside, let alone hold the ball up.

It turned in the second. Liverpool was able to exert more control over the situation and pin its rival back. Luis Díaz did everything but score, Núñez got better, and Alexis Mac Allister managed to reach new heights.