Manchester City striker Erling Haaland promptly reminded Trent Alexander-Arnold that he has won the treble but Liverpool have not, after the Reds vice-captain stated that trophies “mean more” at Anfield.
Liverpool face City in a critical Premier League match this weekend, with Jurgen Klopp’s side leading the champions by a point in the standings.
In an interview with FourFourTwo this week, Alexander-Arnold argued that titles “mean more” to Liverpool because of their opponent’s financial “situation”.
Guardiola’s team are aiming for their fourth Premier League crown in a row, and they won the Champions League for the first time last season as part of their Treble-winning campaign.
Sky Sports News asked Haaland about Alexander-Arnold’s comments, and the Norwegian responded: “If he wants to say that, ok.
“I’ve been here one year and I won the treble and that was quite a nice feeling. I don’t think he knows exactly this feeling. That’s what I felt last season and it was quite nice.
“They can talk as much as they want, or he can talk as much as he wants. I don’t know why he does that, but I don’t mind.”
This Sunday’s box-office clash might have serious consequences for the Premier League title chase.
Following that game, City face Newcastle in an FA Cup quarter-final, while Liverpool face Sparta Prague in the second leg of their Europa League round of 16 encounter.