Pep Guardiola names what Liverpool are the best in the world at

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has claimed Liverpool are the best team he has 'ever seen' at high pressing, while comparing the experience of playing against the Reds at Anfield to a 'tsunami'.

Liverpool and City played out a pulsating 1-1 draw on Sunday afternoon, in what could yet prove a key moment in the Premier League title race.

The final league clash between Jurgen Klopp and Guardiola (as Liverpool and City managers at least) ended square, after Alexis Mac Allister's second-half penalty levelled the scores following John Stones' opener.

Both sides had big chances to win the game, while Liverpool were left feeling aggrieved at the decision not to award a second penalty late into stoppage time for Jeremy Doku's high boot on Alexis Mac Allister.

However, perhaps the biggest takeaway from the title race showdown was the second-half display from the hosts, who battled back after a shaky start to dominate against the reigning champions.

Speaking after the game, Guardiola was highly complimentary about Klopp's side's ability to press as his side struggled to get into their natural rhythm.

He told reporters: “The second half we spoke about in that stadium if you have something to defend, you have to play and play.

“We gave away the penalty and sooner or later, in this stadium, you have 15 to 20 minutes [where] it looks like a tsunami. [They] come from everywhere.

“But after when Mateo [Kovacic] came on, we can make extra passes and play, not because we didn’t want it [before], but because they are really, really strong at pressing and counter pressing.

“In this stadium, [it] is not easy.”

'Playing at Anfield is different'

He added: “[Liverpool are] The best team I’ve ever seen in the high pressing… playing here at Anfield is completely different.

“The environment is a reality and the players know it, but we never tried to forget to play.”

As a show of Liverpool's control on the match, Guardiola's side finished the game with just 47% of the ball (the first time they have had less than 50% all season) and trailed the Reds in shots, big chances, expected goals, corners and passing accuracy.