Klopp v Guardiola: The Premier League's greatest rivalry?
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<p>This weekend sees Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool face Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City for the final time in the Premier League.</p><p>Two hugely successful managers but would either have been quite so successful without the other?</p><p>And with Klopp about to leave Anfield - and Guardiola's long-term future at the Etihad uncertain..</p><p>Which club - Liverpool or City - is better suited to life without its legendary leader?</p><p>The Athletic’s Michael Bailey is joined by colleagues Oli Kay, Pol Ballus and our German football writer Raf Honigstein.</p><p>Producer Jay Beale</p><p>Executive Producer Adey Moorhead</p><p>***</p><p>We’re asking you to fill out a quick survey about you and your podcast habits by going to <a href="https://www.honesty-box.co.uk/box/theathletic24">theathletic.com/survey24</a>. Three lucky entries will win £/$100 worth of Amazon vouchers too. So whether you're a long-time listener or a new one, we want your feedback.</p><p>• With over 1,000 therapists in the UK already, BetterHelp can provide access to mental health professionals with a wide variety of expertise in mental health. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at <strong>BetterHelp.com/ATHLETICFOOTBALL</strong></p><p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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