Liverpool Coach Jürgen Klopp claimed Pep Guardiola’s presence in the crowd was a sign of the importance of Manchester City’s visit to Anfield on New Year’s Eve, as Liverpool warmed up with an ultimately comfortable victory against Stoke City.
Liverpool leapfrogged Guardiola’s City team back into second place in the Premier League as goals from Adam Lallana, Roberto Firmino, a Giannelli Imbula own-goal and Daniel Sturridge’s first league strike of the season sealed a 4-1 win. Mark Hughes’ team had taken a deserved lead through Jonathan Walters before Liverpool staged an impressive recovery.
Sturridge’s goal was Liverpool’s 100th in the league under Klopp, the century coming in 48 games. Only Kenny Dalglish reached the tally in as few matches as the club’s incumbent manager.
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