In a prelude to the highly anticipated clash between Liverpool and Manchester City, Kyle Walker spilled the beans on the brewing tension within the City squad over Trent Alexander-Arnold’s provocative remarks.
The Liverpool defender asserted that the Reds’ success holds more value than City’s, dubbing the latter a ‘machine built to win.’ He told FourFourTwo,
“It’s tough. We’re up against a machine that’s built to win – that’s the simplest way to describe City and their organisation.
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.”
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Walker, nonchalantly distancing himself from the controversy, disclosed on Rio Ferdinand’s Five podcast that Alexander-Arnold’s comments had been circulating in the changing room.
“I’m not even getting involved in that. It’s been floating around the changing room today.”
Ferdinand then added:
“That would be half of your team talk though wouldn’t it? Whether he means it or not.”
As the teams vie for supremacy, Walker acknowledged the psychological impact of such statements, admitting he has never clinched a victory at Anfield, emphasizing the challenge posed by Liverpool’s formidable players and passionate fans.
Walker then revealed that he has never won a match at Anfield, saying:
“I’ve never won there, never, with any team.”
When asked why he thinks his teams have struggled there, he replied:
“They’ve had some good players haven’t they? And the fans are incredible. That’s one thing I do say: the fans are really, really good.”
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With the Premier League summit at stake, Alexander-Arnold’s interview injected an extra dose of spice into the already fierce rivalry.
The war of words continues as the top two teams collide, each boasting its unique path to success. Liverpool, with a narrative rooted in astute team-building and financial prudence, clashes with City’s dominant era marked by financial investigations and a recent treble triumph.
The titanic showdown not only intensifies the title race but also raises questions about the value of success and the impact of financial strategies in the world of football.
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