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'I think that's very funny' - Klopp dismisses Liverpool as favourites in Bayern clash

Jurgen Klopp has laughed off Liverpool's tag as favourites for their Champions League last-16 clash with Bayern Munich.

The Premier League leaders and last season's European runners-up host the Bavarians in the first leg on Tuesday before travelling to the Allianz Arena on March 13.

After a troubling start to the campaign under Niko Kovac, Bayern have won their last seven games in a row and moved to within five points of Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund.

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Since the draw for the first knockout round was made in December, the Merseysiders have managed to remain on course for their first league title since 1990.