JURGEN KLOPP hugged Pep Guardiola at the final whistle as if he knew this was a moment to cherish.
The final Premier League showdown between these two managerial greats produced one last enthralling battle before Klopp walks off into the sunset this summer.
Even though Arsenal were the big beneficiaries, bookies still think the champions will come from one of these two and it is easy to understand why. Manchester City showed some wonderful quality even if they failed to build on John Stones' first-half opener.
But Liverpool also showed incredible spirit and determination to haul themselves back into the game.
The atmosphere at Anfield was deafening, intimidating and overwhelming and time and again Klopp appealed to the fans to give his team more.
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