Analysing Anfield: Liverpool gets 60-point 'giveaway' as Jurgen Klopp faces tactical repeat

Winning the Premier League isn't an easy task, especially when Pep Guardiola is around. Indeed, the Manchester City boss is accustomed to delivering 90-point seasons on a regular basis, having achieved such a feat on numerous occasions throughout his managerial career.

The bar has been raised by the Spaniard, with Jurgen Klopp perhaps the only rival who has proved to be capable of competing against him since Jose Mourinho during his time in charge of Real Madrid. The Liverpool boss has faced Guardiola on 28 occasions in all competitions, and he's one of the few who has won more times than he's lost.

He will hope to compete against his adversary once again this term and so far, things are looking good. The Reds have secured 23 points from a possible 30 on offer, and they are ranked fourth in the table, just one point behind City and three points behind Tottenham Hotspur at the summit.

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It remains to be seen whether Liverpool have enough to win the Premier League this season, but their success this weekend could offer an insight into the legitimacy of their credentials. The fixture in question looks like a relatively easy one on paper, as Klopp's men are scheduled to face Luton Town on Sunday afternoon.

The Hatters achieved unlikely promotion from the Championship last term, and they are expected to finish 20th in the Premier League this season. Right now, Luton are placed 18th having conceded 20 goals from 10 games, with Liverpool recognised as heavy favourites ahead of the clash.

Although the Reds should win — and with ease — the match is capable of acting as a banana skin for Klopp. Games against inferior opposition are supposed to be