Pep Guardiola says that rivals Liverpool are the perfect team to mark his 1000th match in charge of Manchester City.

Guardiola has recorded 715 wins and only conceded 128 defeats in all competitions throughout his career.

He has managed three clubs, including Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City.

The Spaniard has also managed to win 37 trophies, including 14 with Barcelona, six with Bayern, and 17 with Manchester City.

“If I have to choose one rival to do this, I will share it with many people, but this will be the best,” Guardiola told his club’s official website.

“I have been here longer than ever in this country, the impact it’s had on my life. Barcelona is my club and Bayern was incredible as well but Liverpool have been the biggest rival in this country and especially Jurgen [Klopp], it could not be better. The destiny and universe has decided for this.

“We have to be our best. I know how quickly everything goes here. One week ago, Liverpool, six defeats, was a disaster, won two but now they come back to their best.

“I’m pretty sure all managers take a little time for more perspective and everyone has ups and downs in the competition.

“I have a higher opinion about Liverpool right now. Last season we were losing six games in seven games, it’s the same.”