Not only are Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola outstanding managers, they express themselves more colourfully in a second language than many do in their native tongue.
For Klopp, the fuss about Manchester City not having a recognised striker is a ‘luxury problem’ given the champions have already posted 14 goalscorers this season.
Guardiola, when asked to describe Liverpool, summed up: 'Typical Jurgen team, from the school of Red Bull', though other high-energy drinks are available.
After the bitterness of Fergie-Wenger and Benitez-Mourinho, it feels odd that the greatest rivalry of this era is founded on respect, though no less competitive for it.