“We built this city” – Liverpool aim light dig at Everton

Liverpool could have secured the factors on the pitch towards Everton, nevertheless it appears the rivalry has carried on into the coaching floor in a extra refined, light-hearted approach.

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A clip shared by @LFC on X displaying gamers arriving on the AXA Coaching Centre has caught the eye of supporters, not only for who was concerned, however for what might be heard within the background.

Throughout one second within the video, the tune We Constructed This Metropolis by Starship can clearly be heard enjoying, one thing that hasn’t gone unnoticed given the context from Sunday’s Merseyside derby.

Liverpool seem to reference Everton tifo

Arriving for at this time’s work 👋 pic.twitter.com/L3WU1wA6x0

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 23, 2026

The selection of tune feels significantly pointed when you think about that Everton supporters unveiled a tifo with the slogan ‘we constructed this metropolis’ forward of the sport.

That message was tied to the historic roots of each golf equipment, with the Toffees having initially performed at Anfield earlier than shifting to Goodison Park and later constructing their new stadium.

There was even a second within the match the place Iliman Ndiaye appeared to mouth the identical phrase in celebration, just for his objective to be dominated out for offside shortly after.

Given all of that, listening to the tune enjoying within the background of Liverpool’s coaching clip feels removed from coincidental and as an alternative like a refined dig at our native rivals.

Derby win provides Liverpool the final giggle

In fact, the context makes it all of the extra gratifying for us, with Arne Slot’s aspect in the end taking all three factors because of Virgil van Dijk’s dramatic late winner.

That outcome ensured we had the ultimate say within the first derby at Everton’s new stadium, persevering with a robust run on this fixture at an important stage of the season.

Away from the pitch, the temper across the coaching floor seems relaxed, with constructive updates additionally rising across the squad.

Alisson Becker has been noticed again on the AXA Coaching Centre as he continues his restoration, whereas younger expertise Will Wright has additionally been concerned with the primary crew after impressing at youth stage.

All of it provides to a way that, regardless of accidents and stress, the group stays collectively and in good spirits, one thing moments like this clip solely reinforce as we put together for the go to of Crystal Palace.