Liverpool press conference in FULL: Klopp on rivalry with Man City, Nunez and Salah’s ‘special’ partnership and Everton’s point deduction

Jurgen Klopp has been speaking to the media ahead of Liverpool's huge blockbuster clash against Manchester City.

The Premier League's top two meet at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon — exclusively live on talkSPORT.

The Reds head into the match against their rivals off the back of a 3-0 win against Brentford before the international break.

They are unbeaten in five league games and have the chance to move to the top of the table with a statement win.

Klopp has discussed Man City, the partnership between Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez as well as Everton's point deduction...

«Saturday is a tough one, it's the strongest team in the world for the last few years.

»Our record [at the Etihad] is not great you will tell me!

«They are extremely strong, nothing I can say makes them weaker otherwise I would say it on repeat. Last year is just a memory.

»If we make it uncomfortable we have a chance. If they are comfortable in their game, no team has a chance.

«It feels like we are a bit closer [this season] but we need to win decisive battles on the pitch.»

«Is the rivalry the biggest? I don't know but it's the toughest game you can play for years.

»The fans will decide the rival but football-wise we needed time to become a rival on the pitch. Big games."

«You can't become a Liverpool player if you're not football-smart.

»Darwin and Mo look for each other but it's not like they cut out the other boys. It's just a different way of playing.

«Mo supports the boys. Darwin came here, big expectations, and Mo probably understood the situation best and saw his potential and wanted to help him.

»Without having the longest conversation, that was for sure the start of a pretty special partnership."

«Of course [Salah] can improve and we