But the Manchester City boss feels there can be no more fitting opponent than Liverpool as he reaches four figures with a visit from the reigning champions in the Premier League on Sunday.

Guardiola enjoyed a number of title tussles with Klopp before the German stepped away from the Anfield hotseat last year.

The Spaniard ranks those battles among the highlights of a glittering career that has included successful spells at Barcelona and Bayern Munich as well as his trophy-laden nine years at City.

Guardiola, winner of six Premier League crowns and the Champions League with City, said: “If I were to choose one rival for this personal milestone, that I want to share with many people, they would be the best.

“I’ve been longer than ever in this country. Of course Barcelona, the impact on m

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