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title: "Alexander-Arnold says Everton game is “bigger” than Manchester United"
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author: "Elliott Cuff"
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published: "2019-04-11T20:35:20Z"
modified: "2019-04-11T20:51:30Z"
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# Alexander-Arnold says Everton game is “bigger” than Manchester United

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has opened up about why he believes the Merseyside Derby against Everton is a bigger game than facing Manchester United.

For many Liverpool fans, Manchester United are a bigger rival to the Reds than their city rivals Everton, with United’s deep-rooted rivalry coming from the close proximity of the two cities, and the fact that both clubs head up the success charts among English football clubs.

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However, despite the historic and bitter rivalry with the Red Devils, Alexander-Arnold believes the Toffees are a more meaningful derby game. As quoted by the [Liverpool Echo](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-star-trent-alexander-arnold-16116759), Alexander-Arnold said:

> I’d say it’s my favourite game (the Merseyside Derby). Growing up in the city you know more Evertonians than Mancs.

> I’d say the Everton game for me is the bigger.
>
> I know so many people who support Everton so it’s always good to get one over on them.
>
> It’s good as well because we haven’t been beaten by them for so long.

Alexander-Arnold was just 11 months old the last time the Blues won at Anfield.