Liverpool owner John Henry’s wife, Linda Pizzuti, took a dig at Manchester City’s celebration of their Premier League title win. While Man City sealed the title with a 3-1 victory over West Ham, their triumph was overshadowed by Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp’s farewell at Anfield. The lack of attention on Man City’s achievements can be attributed to the expectation of their title win, as well as the controversy surrounding their 115 charges of breaching spending rules.
Even Man City’s social media admin couldn’t escape the focus on Liverpool, as they took to Twitter to make a playful jab at their rivals with the slogan ‘This Means Four’. This taunt was a response to Liverpool’s claims that success genuinely means more to them. It’s worth noting that Liverpool players had mocked Reds fans who were “battered in the streets” outside Anfield.
Linda Pizzuti, who was present at the post-match ceremony with her husband and other Fenway Sports Group figureheads, responded to Man City’s tweet on Instagram. She congratulated Man City on their achievement and sarcastically thanked them for thinking of Liverpool on their special day.
In an interview with Sky Sports, Jurgen Klopp emphasized his appreciation for FSG’s adherence to the “Liverpool way” in contrast to other clubs overspending. He acknowledged that clubs with more money, better managers, and stronger teams tend to win titles. However, Klopp highlighted Liverpool’s distinctive approach of not overspending, stating that they spend what they have and maintain financial stability. He addressed criticism about not spending enough by explaining that Liverpool earns good money and follows a sustainable development path.
Klopp concluded by acknowledging that his understanding of the “Liverpool way” may differ from others, but he believes in operating within their financial means. If he has misunderstood it, he is open to being corrected by future managers.