Jurgen Klopp and Eddie Howe have endured a fiery relationship over the past few seasons and are set to renew their rivalry over the weekend as Newcastle welcome Liverpool to St James’ Park
Eddie Howe has claimed that he will never consider Jurgen Klopp as a friend ahead of another fiery showdown between Newcastle and Liverpool.
The two sides have been at the heart of some memorable and iconic battles in the past. That is set to continue on Sunday as the Reds travel to St James’ Park to take on Howe’s side.
The Newcastle boss and his opposite number stoked the fire between the two clubs following furious exchanges after Liverpool’s 98th-minute winner at Anfield a year ago. Whilst Howe has admitted his admiration of Klopp, he is sure that they will never be pals whilst they are both still in the dugout.
Speaking in his pre-match press conference, he said: “I don’t really have a relationship with any manager, I’m competing against them. I find it very difficult to have personal relationships with competitors. I’ve been the same as a player.