Man City boss Pep Guardiola makes Jurgen Klopp prediction after Liverpool bombshell

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he will sleep better when Jurgen Klopp steps down as Liverpool manager.

The Spanish head coach admitted that he will miss his 'biggest' rival but acknowledged his reasons for departing the Reds. Klopp will depart his position as manager at the end of the season, citing that he "is not the right one" anymore and needs a break from the intensity of professional football.

During Guardiola's time in the Premier League, he has gone head-to-head with Klopp's Liverpool as the two have battled it out for the title. After a blip last season, Liverpool are back at the summit and looking to dethrone the east Manchester outfit.

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City progressed into the FA Cup fifth round thanks to Nathan Ake's late winner away at Tottenham Hotspur. Guardiola had initially delayed the opportunity to discuss Friday's talking point, prior to their encounter in North London, but speaking after their triumph wished his opposite number well.

"Yeah a little bit (surprised)," he began. "He's an incredible manager, I don't know him closely but he's an incredible person as well. I have a feeling that him leaving at the end of season is a part of Man City is leaving too.

"Our biggest rival, over these years, in Dortmund and here my biggest rival. Part of me is pleased without him, I will sleep better the nights before we play Liverpool. I wish him the best, he does not need it, but he will be back.

"All the managers (feel it) any years, I understand completely. I felt it in Barcelona," Guardiola added when asked whether he reasoned with Klopp's revelation. "All the arguments I hear