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Trent Alexander-Arnold’s past comments about Liverpool’s trophies carrying more meaning than Manchester City’s have resurfaced following City’s financial-rule verdict.

The former Liverpool defender said in 2024 that, despite City winning more, Liverpool’s honours meant more to their supporters because of how the two clubs built their teams.

Erling Haaland subsequently hit back, pointing to City’s treble success.

With an independent commission now finding City guilty of financial breaches, Alexander-Arnold’s old remarks have taken on renewed significance, although his original comments were not specifically linked to the allegations.