Manchester City coach Guardiola attended the pre-match press conference against Liverpool and talked about the 1,000th game of his coaching career. Guardiola believes that Liverpool is the ideal opponent for this milestone moment.
Guardiola said: "If I have to choose an opponent for this special moment, of course I want to share the glory with everyone, and Liverpool is undoubtedly the best choice. This is the place where I have stayed the most in my coaching career. Barcelona carries all my marks from ball boy to player to coach, and Bayern's experience is equally precious.
"But Liverpool, especially the Red Army under Klopp, has always been our strongest opponent in the Premier League. Frankly, it couldn't be a more perfect arrangement.
"I know that things are changing rapidly. A week ago when Liverpool lost six games in a row, the media were shouting, 'The sky is falling.' Now after two consecutive wins, they are asserting, 'The Red Army is back to the top.' I believe all coaches will view this situation more rationally. After all, ups and downs in the league are normal.
"I think we push Liverpool to be better, and Liverpool also inspires us to be stronger. "