What they said after Liverpool v Man City in Premier League

Key quotes after the 1-1 draw between Premier League title rivals Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday:

"We had very good chances, unfortunately we couldn't get the winner but overall bittersweet. Based on the second half you feel we should have won it, but they hit the post as well. It was so close. To come away with a point is not a bad situation and we have to focus on what's next. We just have to enjoy the ride."

-- Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk to Sky Sports.

"We created quite a lot of chances early on in the game and probably could have taken them and been two or three up but that is football. We know what we are in for coming here. We feel a bit deflated in the dressing room. We came here to win, but this is such a difficult place to come."

-- Manchester City defender John Stones, who scored the opening goal.

"It's a penalty for all football people on the planet. All the people with iPads around me were 'wow, clear'. Maybe they can hide behind the phrase it is not clear and obvious."

-- Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp on the decision not to award his side a late penalty following Jeremy Doku's challenge on Alexis Mac Allister.

"We started really well but they are incredible team. We had our moments, they had theirs. The way they play it is not easy. We take that point. We prove, both sides we are incredible competitors. I would prefer a win but they prove for many years the quality they have. It was good from everyone."

-- Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.

"We wouldn't need a hug to show that (respect). He defends his club, I defend mine. Our history speaks for itself. We still have 10 games to go, many things can happen."

-- Guardiola on his post-match embrace with Klopp.

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