Big clash between City and Liverpool: Guardiola's 1000th game
In the 11th round of the English Premier League, two legendary teams will face off: reigning champions Liverpool and Manchester City, who have been growing steadily in recent years.
This match marks a significant milestone in his career for Pep Guardiola - he will play his 1000th match as head coach. The Spanish expert describes this not as a coincidence, but as a gift of fate.
Liverpool - the most deserving opponent
"If I had the opportunity to choose an opponent if I had achieved this result, I would undoubtedly have chosen Liverpool," said Pep Guardiola.
He believes that in recent years, the competition with the Reds and Arne Slot has created a new stage in English football.
Barcelona played an important role in my life. There I fulfilled my childhood dreams - I was both a footballer and a coach. At Bayern Munich, I further enriched my knowledge of world football. But at the heart of my work in England was the struggle with Liverpool," Pep added.
Match like a championship match
Experts view this clash as a debate that could determine the fate of the season. The match at the Etihad Stadium will be a battle not only for points, but also for honor and football style.
Last season, Liverpool put an end to Manchester City's record of four consecutive league titles. Therefore, the "citizens" are entering the field this time not only in a victorious spirit, but also in a rematch.
The case of Abdukodir Khusanov
In turn, another interesting aspect of this game for Uzbek fans is the possible appearance of Abdukodir Khusanov.
The young defender recently returned to the squad after recovering from an injury sustained in September. He started in the League Cup match against Swansea City.
Guardiola gave him a break in the match against Bournemouth, but put Husanov back in the squad for the Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund. Some experts emphasize that this decision is based on thorough preparation for the match against Liverpool.
Central Game of the Year
The main clash between Manchester City and Liverpool kicks off on November 9th at 9:30 PM Tashkent time.
This is not just the 11th round match - it will be a big challenge that will mark a new stage between the two teams. Football fans will remember this evening for a long time.
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