Louis Van Gaal says Klopp's Liverpool will win the Premier League

Former Manchester United boss Louis Van Gaal believes Liverpool are sure to win the Premier League title this season.

Despite Manchester City overcoming the Reds 2-1 in their crucial match in midweek, the Dutchman thinks Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is out-coaching his counterpart Pep Guardiola.

'So, if I was to put my money on one club for the league, it would be Liverpool,' said Van Gaal, according to The Mirror.

However, even though he thinks Liverpool will be victorious come May, Van Gaal says that Man City actually have the better players.

'Liverpool's team is now based on the highest quality when it comes to their players. In fact, the highest quality players are at City.'

Manchester City have scored the most goals in the league so far this season. They've found the net 56 times, compared to 49 from Liverpool.

'But, at the same time, that is the weakness in Guardiola,' Van Gaal continued. 'He only coaches his teams in an attacking way. Always.

'The moment his team have to defend, they look terrible. Liverpool have a team that can defend much better.

Indeed, Liverpool's defensive record in the Premier League has been by far and away the best. 

They've only let in 10 goals all season in 21 matches, while Manchester City have conceded 17. 

Part of the reason behind that is the introduction of big money signings Virgil Van Dijk in defence and goalkeeper Alisson Becker. 

'Klopp has trained them to be a fighting force, whether they have the ball or not. That's exactly what is lacking in Guardiola's team now.'