Jamie Redknapp Likens Liverpool v Man City to Messi v Ronaldo Debate; Claims 'No Right Answer in Best Debate'

Jamie Redknapp has claimed that the debate as to which side can be considered the best, Liverpool or Manchester City, can be compared to the long-running Lionel Messi versus Cristiano Ronaldo argument.

A star-studded City side have collected back-to-back Premier League crowns – with the 100-point mark reached in one of those – while also rewriting the history books with a treble triumph. However, this season, Jurgen Klopp's men are on the brink of capturing their first English title in 30 years and on course to break records recently set by the outgoing champions.

Redknapp admitted there is no right answer to be found when picking between two brilliant options – much like the debate which sees a Barcelona icon compared to a Juventus superstar.

 "They are 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"

The former Liverpool midfielder told Sky Sports: "It's like the analogy of Messi or Ronaldo, which one do you prefer? They're both brilliant at what they do.

"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 [Sadio Mane’s against 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."

Liverpool opened up a gap of 23 points on City - and will take their crown if Pep Guardiola's men do not beat Chelsea on Thursday night.