Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold has made some interesting comments regarding Manchester City ahead of their upcoming matchup. The two clubs are currently neck and neck atop the Premier League table. Liverpool enters the weekend leading the reigning European champions by a single point. However, the matchup at the weekend will be pivotal in how the race will ultimately turn out.
Alexander-Arnold recently spoke to FourFourTwo about the differences between the two top teams. The defender claimed that recent successes essentially mean more to their fans than to the City supporters. “It’s difficult,” said the Reds star. “You’re up against a machine that’s built to win – that’s the simplest way to describe City and their organization.”
“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. How both clubs have built their teams and the manner in which we’ve done it probably means more to our fans.”
City spending doubles Liverpool, far more trophies for Blues
Both City and Liverpool have been the top two English teams in recent years. The Reds have collected six major trophies since the start of the 2013/14 season. City has done even better than their rivals by picking up 16 pieces of silverware during this stretch. The latter side, however, has earned more trophies by outspending every other Premier League team.
According to a recent study, Liverpool has racked up a collective net spend of about $494 million over the last decade. City, on the other hand, has recorded a net spend of just over $1.1 billion during this same timeframe.
Both teams have already won trophies so far this season. City began the campaign with a UEFA Super Cup triumph and then later won the FIFA Club World Cup. Liverpool most recently topped Chelsea to collect the Carabao Cup back in…
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Author : Chris Moore
Publish date : 2024-03-07 19:57:31
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