The contrast between the two standout sides in the Premier League was discussed on Sky Sports on Wednesday night, with Liverpool on the brink of capturing their first English title in 30 years and on course to break records recently set by outgoing champions Manchester City.
After watching his Liverpool side thrash Crystal Palace 4-0, Reds boss Jurgen Klopp poured praise on their nearest rivals.
Liverpool may have opened up a gap of 23 points on City - and will take their crown if Pep Guardiola's men fail to beat Chelsea on Thursday night - but Klopp paid respect to the Spaniard's side, who have continued to produce exceptional performances this season.
"I couldn't respect City more," he told Sky Sports. "Their football team is unbelievable, I really like the football they play a lot. We are different, we have to be different, we cannot be like Man City.
"We can be just as good, and that's what we want to be, and we probably celebrate different things when they happen on the pitch. That's completely fine and we respect that."
Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp compared the two teams to the exceptional players of the modern era, Argentina ace Lionel Messi and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo.
Both have racked up extraordinary goal tallies and compiled huge medal collections during their illustrious careers but the debate about who is best still splits football fans.
"It's like the analogy of Messi or Ronaldo, which one do you prefer? They're both brilliant at what they do," said Redknapp.
"Man City play through midfield more, they like a possession-based game. Liverpool are different, they get it up to the front three and magic happens, like that last goal [against Crystal Palace]. That's what it's all about for Liverpool, they've got so much pace going forward.
"But you can't say either is wrong, they're both great to watch and a joy in their own right. Some like Ronaldo, some like Messi. It depends on the type of football you like."
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