Van Gaal Tips Liverpool To Beat Man City To Title

By Max Wise

Former Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal believes Liverpool still have an edge over Manchester City when it comes to the final destination of the 2018/19 Premier League trophy.

Manchester City cut Liverpool’s lead at the top of the table to four points by inflicting on the Reds a 2-1 defeat at the Etihad stadium last Thursday.

While Van Gaal believes Manchester City have better quality players, Liverpool possess a more complete team which will propel them to their first Premier League title in 28 years.

"Klopp has turned Liverpool into an absolute fighting machine – both attacking and defending," he told the Daily Mirror.

"So, if I was to put my money on one club for the league, it would be Liverpool.”

"Liverpool's team is not based on the highest quality when it comes to their players. In fact, the highest quality players are at City.”

"But, at the same time, that is the weakness in Guardiola. He only coaches his teams in an attacking way – always.”

"The moment his team has to defend, they look terrible. Liverpool have a team that can defend much better."

"City have fabulous football ideas and a sparkling way of playing – but not the right fighting spirit," he said.

"Don't get me wrong, I still love to watch the way City play. But the way Klopp makes Liverpool play is absolutely fantastic."