Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has responded to Trent Alexander-Arnold's claim that Liverpool's trophies mean more than City's, highlighting his experience of winning the treble last season. Haaland emphasized that Alexander-Arnold may not fully understand the feeling of achieving such a feat, given City's Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League triumphs in the previous campaign.
Haaland expressed his satisfaction with the treble win, stating that it was a 'quite nice feeling' that he experienced in his first year at the club. Despite the ongoing exchange of words between the two clubs, Haaland remained unfazed by Alexander-Arnold's comments, suggesting that he is not bothered by the defender's remarks.
Under Pep Guardiola's management since 2016, Manchester City has secured 14 trophies, while Liverpool, under Jurgen Klopp's guidance since 2015, has won seven titles. Alexander-Arnold, in an interview, pointed out that the financial circumstances and team-building approaches of the two clubs contribute to the differing perceptions of their achievements.
Liverpool currently hold a one-point lead over Manchester City in the Premier League standings with 11 games remaining. The upcoming clash between the two sides at Anfield is anticipated to be a crucial fixture in the title race, especially as it marks Klopp's final league encounter against City before stepping down at the end of the season.
The scrutiny surrounding Manchester City's spending, particularly under their Abu Dhabi ownership, has intensified following the club's 115 breaches of financial rules from 2009 to 2018. The Premier League has confirmed that a hearing date has been set for the charges, although the specifics have not been disclosed publicly.
