Fans have lapped up Trent Alexander-Arnold’s declare that Liverpool’s trophies “mean more” than Manchester City’s.
Alexander-Arnold has stirred the pot forward of Sunday’s large showdown between two of the three title contenders. Liverpool have been the one facet to usually threaten City’s decade of domination, successful the Premier League within the Covid-affected 2019/20 season in addition to selecting up the Champions League and each home cups.
While City have gained extra, together with the Treble final season, their colossal spending energy, allegations of breaking monetary honest play guidelines and the generally meek environment on the Etihad has led to criticism and mockery from rival supporters. Alexander-Arnold alluded to City’s monetary muscle and the perceived further ardour of Liverpool followers in a latest interview with FourFourTwo journal.
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“It’s difficult. You’re up against a machine that’s built to win – that’s the simplest way to describe City and their organisation,” said the England full-back.
“Looking back on this era, although they’ve won more titles than us and have probably been more successful, our trophies will mean more to us and our fanbase because of the situations at both clubs, financially.
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“How both clubs have built their teams and the manner in which we’ve done it, probably means more to our fans.”
The feedback naturally went down effectively on the pink half of Merseyside, with many followers alluding to the 115 fees which might be hanging over City for alleged breaches of economic guidelines, which the Citizens deny.
“He tried his best not to say 115 charges,” laughed one. Another declared: “We are all with you here, Trent.”
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A 3rd mirrored: “Sadly Klopp deserved way more. He won’t be remembered by other fans. But Liverpool fans know how much he did for us and it means so much more to us.”
A fourth quipped: “Our League Cup got more hype than their treble.” A fifth added: “This guy is talking more sense. I don’t care whether they’ll win 4 trophies in a row. How did they build their team? We do it from a low budget, unlike Man City, who just splash money for anyone they want. Their team is full of stars.”
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A sixth weighed in, including: “Trent rattling all 5 City fans hours before their Champions League match tonight.”
However, City followers didn’t take the feedback mendacity down, accusing Alexander-Arnold and Liverpool of jealousy.
“Imagine 98 points and 97 points without winning the league,” quipped one. A second roared: “Liverpool misplaced the league title to City by one level TWICE. I’d be upset too!” Another piled in: “Imagine 98 points and 97 points without winning the league.”