In the build-up to Sunday’s match, Juergen Klopp said: “I really think the most important job of football is entertaining the people.” I agree. Liverpool–Manchester City was intriguing but it would be a stretch to call it entertaining.
That was a bit of a surprise since one of the most used phrases among pundits ahead of the game was, “there will be goals”. A reasonable assumption, given the attacking talent that both sides have, but the managers opted for a defensive masterclass instead.
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