Published 13:18 IST, November 29th 2019

Jurgen Klopp & Pep Guardiola express gratitude after being inducted into LMA Hall of Fame

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola were inducted into League Managers Association's Hall of Fame at Manchester, England.

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Liverpool manr Jurgen Klopp and Manchester City manr Pep Guardiola were inducted in to League Manrs Assocation Hall of Fame recently. two Premier League rivals were presented with silver salvers by League Manrs Association President Gareth Southgate. Fellow Hall of Famer and former Manchester United manr Sir Alex Ferguson was also present during induction in Manchester.

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Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola feel houred

As quoted by Daily Mail, Klopp commented that being inducted into LMA’s Hall of Fame was really special for him. He stated that it was incredible being in group of legendary manrs. His family was present at induction ceremony and he felt really proud about it. Guardiola stated that he was short of words to express his gratitude on his inclusion in elite group. He felt houred to be a part of LMA family of English football.

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Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola's rivalry dates back to Bundesliga

Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola followed in footsteps of likes of Brian Clough, Sir Bobby Robson and Arsene Wenger by being added to LMA's elite list of coaches. two manrs’ rivalry dates back to ir Bundesliga days when Klopp was in charge of Borussia Dortmund and Guardiola was at helm at Bayern Munich. ir rivalry has since n continued in Premier League as well.

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Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola continue ir rivalry in Premier League

Liverpool and Manchester City are competing for top spot in Premier League. While Jurgen Klopp is aiming to dethrone Manchester City as Premier League champions, Guardiola would be aiming to win League thrice in a row. In ir recent clash, Liverpool defeated Manchester City 3-1 and are leading points table with a nine-point lead over City. two teams will again play in Premier League on April 4, 2020.

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10:24 IST, November 29th 2019