"Our trophies mean more" were the words of Trent Alexander-Arnold in the build-up to a gargantuan clash between Liverpool and Manchester City this weekend.
The Liverpool full-back was discussing Jurgen Klopp's impact at Anfield during his reign as boss, ahead of his exit at the end of the season, and hinted that the Reds' success is more significant than Pep Guardiola's due to Man City's abundance of cash.
Klopp's farewell tour kicked off in style with a Carabao Cup triumph over Chelsea in February and his side can still win as many as three other trophies in the remaining months of the campaign.
However, to win the Premier League, they must finish above Guardiola's inevitable City.
The Sporting News looks at the two squads, the money spent on players and whether the 'Man City have spent more so they win more' argument is even relevant.
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"It's difficult. You're up against a machine that's built to win - that's the simplest way to describe City and their organisation," said Alexander-Arnold in his interview with Four Four Two.
"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."
Trent Alexander-Arnold on Instagram linking his interview where he made comments about City’s success. pic.twitter.com/99WB9q4Syn
City have spent an enormous amount of money, there's no point in arguing against that, however, Liverpool and Klopp have hardly been restricted in the transfer market. The German manager has spent over £800
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