On The Ball: Klopp's strike at City's cash raises the heat for Anfield tie

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has expressed the opinion of many, that Pep Guardiola's Manchester City and fellow state-run clubs do not fight fair. PHOTO: REUTERS
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For years, they could be barely prised apart.

Over the collective four seasons they dominated the Premier League together, just three points separated Manchester City and Liverpool.

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