Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has defended Trent Alexander-Arnold's trophies dig at rivals Manchester City ahead of Sunday's big clash.
The top two sides in the Premier League will meet on Sunday when the league leaders Liverpool host Pep Guardiola's charges at Anfield.
The hype has already begun this week, with Alexander-Arnold suggesting that Liverpool's success means more as City got their trophies via their big-spending.
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Erling Haaland has already responded to Alexander-Arnold's remarks, but Klopp has agreed his with righ-back's decisions.
"I had a few people telling me what I should say (laughs). I am not sure how often in this club that we have to say how much we respect City. Pep is the best manager in the world.
"They have incredible players. At the moment they have the best No 9, Haaland, who scores when he wants. Kevin De Bruyne will go down in history with players like Steven Gerrard! Phil Foden, the best English player at the moment. We all respect that.
"Trent respects that. But he is born in Liverpool, he stood on the bins [outside Melwood to watch players train as a kid]. What would you think in that situation? One of our slogans, that I love, is 'this means more'.
"It means more to us. This club is special to us. So if we feel it, why shouldn't we be allowed to say it? I am not really interested [in outside opinions]. It's just how he feels. How we feel and I have absolutely no problem about that. I just got told about it. I am pretty sure he showed total respect as well. In the last decade, Man City is the most successful team in English football and maybe Europe.
"It's ridiculous record they have. It means a lot for their people I am sure. We're still allowed to think what we want. But nothing wrong with what Trent said in my view."
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