Liverpool’s ability to grind out results will have “hurt” Manchester City, says Michael Owen, with Jurgen Klopp’s side edging Brighton 1-0 in their latest fixture.
The Reds prevailed over the Seagulls courtesy of a penalty won and converted by Mohamed Salah.
Despite enduring something of a defensive injury crisis, another clean sheet was collected on the south coast.
A narrow success has lifted Liverpool seven points clear of City once more, with the defending Premier League champions not in action until Monday.
Former Reds striker Owen believes Pep Guardiola will have been pained at seeing title rivals get the job done, with Klopp’s side offering a positive response to their early wobble in 2019.