Playing It Cool as Pep Guardiola, Kyle Walker Spills Secrets on Manchester City Dressing Room Atmosphere Following Trent Alexander Arnold’s Jibe

“Our trophies will mean more to us and our fanbase because of the situations at both clubs, financially“, remarked Trent Alexander Arnold. Mind games are common, especially ahead of big fixtures like the Liverpool-Manchester City one. However, Trent’s comments seemed to venture beyond such tactics. The Cityzens took notice and responded, including boss Pep Guardiola. And now, Kyle Walker has had his say on the Liverpool star’s comments.

In the Rio Ferdinand Presents FIVE, Walker said, “I’m not even getting involved in that. It’s been floating around the changing room today.” It seems he does not want to be entangled in a war of words with his fellow England teammate while being focused on the match. A similar tactic to what Pep Guardiola used to comment on the same.

Many expected Pep Guardiola to fight fire with fire. Yet, his response was classy as ever as he said, “I wish him a speedy recovery and come back to the pitch as soon as possible.” It is worth noting that the Liverpool full-back will miss Sunday’s showdown due to a knee injury. Interestingly, both Guardiola and Walker have refused to comment on the ‘financial’ part. But, has Manchester City enjoyed that big of a monetary advantage over Liverpool?

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When tabulating the net spending over the past 5 years, Manchester City is 5th in the EPL having spent $419 million overall. On the other hand, for Jurgen Klopp’s side, it is around $284 million. Hence, Manchester City has spent more but won more too (4 vs. 1 title). For Manchester City star Ruben Dias, winning more is the ultimate priority.

Unlike Kyle Walker, Ruben Dias decided to hit back at Trent with ‘win stuff’ jibe

Trent seems to believe that Liverpool’s titles will mean more to the fans, due to their financial restrictions. However, Ruben Dias believes winning is what the fans will remember. He told BBC Radio, ” I think it’s pretty certain between us, between our fans, how much it meant to all of us. At the end of the day, you can only have certain emotions if you actually win stuff.” He also added that the treble is a feeling that can be known only after achieving it.

Dias didn’t stop there as he explained what the Manchester City squad focuses on. The Portuguese star revealed, “Not trying to comment on other people’s success and trying to make it bigger or smaller depending on how convenient it is for you.” Trent’s comments have fired up not just Ruben Dias but the entire Manchester City squad.

Can Kyle Walker & Co. use the motivation to beat Jurgen Klopp’s side at a venue where they have only won twice in their last 32 visits? Let us know in the comments below.

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