Jurgen Klopp insists Manchester City remain title favourites

Despite the fact Liverpool are unbeaten after 17 games in the 2018-19 Premier League season, Jurgen Klopp believes Manchester City are still the favourites to win the title.

Liverpool are currently one point clear of Manchester City, and will have the opportunity to extend that lead temporarily come Friday night, when Klopp’s side face Wolverhampton Wanderers away from home.

When the German manager admitted City remain the side to beat to the title, he also admitted that the only thing that will stop City from retaining the title is City themselves.

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 16: Xherdan Shaqiri of Liverpool celebrates his goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield on December 16, 2018 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (AFP/GETTY)

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“Only City can stop City, to be honest,” said Klopp at a press conference on Tuesday. “We have to play our own game and get as many points as possible.”

The two sides have already faced off in a 0-0 draw at Anfield earlier this season, and will face off again at the Etihad Stadium come the beginning of January.

Klopp is adamant though that Liverpool cannot just be focussed on City, as there are other sides making a claim to be considered relevant in the season.

“Man City is Jan 3. There is nothing to think about yet. I am sure Pep isn’t thinking about us for one second in this moment,” said Klopp.

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