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'Guardiola and Klopp set the benchmark' - Southampton boss Hasenhuttl reveals admiration for Man City and Liverpool managers

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl says that Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola and Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp set the benchmark for all other managers in the Premier League.

Guardiola and Klopp have become rivals atop the league in recent years, with the Spaniard's Manchester City emerging as a domestic powerhouse by winning two consecutive Premier League titles.

Last season, Guardiola's side narrowly edged Liverpool for that title, with Klopp's side finishing second despite a record points tally.

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However, Klopp and Liverpool did end the season with some silverware of their own, as the Reds took down Tottenham in the Champions League final to secure European glory.