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Man City is 'best team in the world' - Klopp

Jurgen Klopp dismissed suggestions Liverpool are Europe's premier side by countering that "Manchester City are the best team in the world."

The 2019 Champions League winners begin the defence of their crown against Napoli at Stadio San Paolo on Tuesday evening and are targeted as the ones to beat having made back-to-back appearances in the final of the tournament.

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Klopp was quizzed by Italian media on Liverpool being labelled the continent's finest team, but pointed to Pep Guardiola's domestic treble holders as the ultimate opponents.