Haaland Reacts to Alexander-Arnold’s Comments on Winning the Treble
Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold recently made headlines when he claimed that Liverpool’s trophies under Jurgen Klopp would mean more than Manchester City’s under Pep Guardiola, due to the financial situations at both clubs. Alexander-Arnold’s comments did not go unnoticed by City striker Erling Haaland, who responded by saying that Alexander-Arnold doesn’t know how it feels to win the Treble.
Haaland, who joined City last season and experienced the joy of winning the Treble, mentioned that it was quite a nice feeling. He stated that he doesn’t think Alexander-Arnold knows this feeling and doesn’t mind the Liverpool defender’s comments. Haaland brushed off the remarks, saying that they can talk as much as they want.
While City have been charged with over 100 breaches of financial rules, research by the CIES Football Observatory shows that Liverpool have actually generated higher losses through player transfers than City. Despite this, Alexander-Arnold believes that Liverpool’s trophies hold more value due to the financial situations at both clubs.
City defender Ruben Dias responded to Alexander-Arnold’s comments by emphasizing how much winning the Treble meant to the players and the fans. Dias stated that a Treble is a feeling that can only be understood if you have actually achieved it. He further added that City’s greatness is not affected by such comments and they focus on their own achievements and success.
The game between City and Liverpool on Sunday is expected to be thrilling, although Alexander-Arnold is set to miss it due to a knee injury. Both teams are neck and neck in the Premier League race, with Liverpool leading by just one point. The reverse fixture in November ended in a 1-1 draw, with Alexander-Arnold scoring a late equalizer to cancel out Haaland’s first-half opener.
Haaland acknowledged that Liverpool has been the best team this season and expects a great game. He described the City-Liverpool match as a special game and emphasized its importance. City’s next league game will be against Arsenal on March 31, who were their closest rivals last season and are currently just one point behind them in the standings.
Haaland reflected on the competitiveness of the Premier League and how many teams have the potential to win the title. He mentioned that in the last three years, City has emerged as champions, and they will try their best to do it again. Haaland acknowledged that it won’t be easy, but he believes in the team’s capabilities.
In conclusion, the back-and-forth between Alexander-Arnold and Haaland highlights the competitive nature of the Premier League. While Alexander-Arnold believes Liverpool’s trophies hold more value, Haaland asserts that winning the Treble is an incredible feeling. Ultimately, both players will let their performances on the pitch speak for themselves, as City and Liverpool continue to battle it out for the Premier League title.