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- Football fans were left in awe after the full-time whistle of the Manchester City vs Liverpool Premier League clash
- This is after Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp shared a warm embrace moments after their charges played out a 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium
- The result has City enjoying a one-point slender advantage over the Reds with just seven points left to end the season
Pep Guardiola was involved in a heartwarming moment with his counterpart Jurgen Klopp after their teams clashed at Etihad Stadium on Sunday, April 10.
Guardiola's Man City hosted title rivals, Liverpool, on the blue side of Manchester in what was touted as the ultimate decider on who wins the EPL crown at the end of the season.
Only one point separated City and the Reds ahead of the mouthwatering clash, with a winner of the tie guaranteed a golden chance to lift the domestic crown.
Man City, Liverpool play out a pulsating draw
However, the two English heavyweights went on to settle for a 2-2 thrilling draw after 90minutes of action.
Kevin De Bruyne broke the encounter's deadlock after just six minutes of action, only for Diogo Jota to cancel it out minutes later.
While Gabriel Jesus restored City's lead, it did not last long as Sadio Mane restored parity shortly after.
Neither side was able to find the winner as the meeting ended in a stalemate.
Guardiola warmly embraces Klopp
And after the full-time whistle, there was clearly no love lost between Klopp and Guardiola as the two tacticians shared a light moment.
It was Guardiola who walked up to his opposite No.2 and offered a firm handshake before the duo cuddled in a warm embrace.
Meanwhile, City now hold a slender advantage over Liverpool in the title race as they enjoy a one-point lead on top of the standings.
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FootballThe two teams are scheduled to square off once again next weekend in the FA Cup.
Sadio Mane gatecrashes teammate's post-match interview
Earlier, Sports Brief reported there was a delightful post-match moment in the Liverpool-Benfica clash as Sadio Mane enjoyed a warm moment with teammate Luiz Diaz.
The duo were instrumental for Liverpool as the Reds cruised to a 3-1 win over their Portuguese counterparts in the first leg of the quarter-final.
After the match, Mane could not help but gush over his teammate, who has integrated seamlessly into Liverpool since moving to England in January.