‘They said nobody cared about our title’: Fans react to Erling Haaland prioritizing Liverpool title win over Man City FA Cup semifinal win

Liverpool’s dominance this season reached its peak as they secured the 2024/25 Premier League title in style, thrashing Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 in a breathtaking display of attacking football. While Liverpool fans celebrated, a surprising reaction from Manchester City star Erling Haaland added an unexpected twist to the storyline.

Currently sidelined with an injury, Haaland found himself in the role of a spectator this weekend. However, it was his social media activity that sparked a frenzy among fans, rather than his absence on the pitch.

The Norwegian forward posted a seemingly innocent Snapchat photo that quickly went viral. In the picture, he was celebrating Manchester City’s 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup semifinal. Yet it wasn’t the celebration itself that got people talking — it was what was happening in the background.

While Haaland’s iPad streamed City’s semifinal triumph, his much larger TV screen displayed Liverpool’s game against Spurs. A detail that might have gone unnoticed quickly became the center of attention among football fans across social media platforms.

Many supporters immediately interpreted this as a huge compliment to Liverpool — and a subtle snub to City’s own achievements. After all, while City battled to reach another FA Cup final, Haaland chose to prioritize Liverpool’s coronation on the big screen.

Liverpool fans wasted no time flooding X (formerly Twitter) with their reactions. For them, Haaland’s choice of entertainment was a clear sign of admiration for Liverpool’s success — and a symbolic validation of their club’s growing stature.

One user, Nrj, summed up the sentiment perfectly: “They said nobody cares about our title.” The irony was not lost on Liverpool supporters, who felt vindicated by Haaland’s actions.

Another fan, Mohammed Elflew, joked, “He wants to play for Liverpool.” While said in jest, it captured the excitement among Reds faithful who always enjoy any suggestion of admiration from a rival camp.

Curtis Andy added more fuel to the fire, writing: “Hahahaha and they say no one cares. We’re absolutely massive!! Every player would love to play for Liverpool.” For many, Haaland’s divided screen time was more proof that Liverpool’s brand was once again at its most magnetic.

Some fans went even further. User AlkaGio declared, “He knows who the biggest club is,” implying that Liverpool’s pull transcends their rivals’ domestic achievements.

Interestingly, Haaland’s post also sparked debate among Manchester City supporters. Some questioned why their star striker seemed more captivated by Liverpool’s title glory than by his own team’s progression to another prestigious final.

Others defended Haaland, insisting that he was simply multitasking and celebrating a teammate — Rico Lewis, who had scored in City’s win. Yet the image was powerful enough to suggest deeper symbolic undertones.

In many ways, the incident underscored an ongoing narrative this season: Liverpool’s emotional, high-octane title run has captured the imagination of neutrals and players alike, sometimes even overshadowing City’s typically methodical dominance.

It also speaks to Haaland’s competitive nature. As a player who constantly seeks the biggest stages and the highest standards, it’s perhaps no surprise that Liverpool’s spectacular title clinch caught his attention in such a significant way.

Still, for Liverpool fans, this moment is now etched into the growing list of subtle victories they’ve enjoyed over their rivals this season. Even if Haaland didn’t intend to spark controversy, he handed them another reason to celebrate.

As Liverpool prepare to parade their newly won Premier League trophy, their supporters can also savor this unexpected endorsement — one that came not from a pundit or former player, but from one of the world’s most lethal forwards.

Meanwhile, Manchester City will hope to refocus ahead of their FA Cup final, aiming to secure a trophy of their own and end their season on a high note. But for now, it is Liverpool who reign supreme, both on the pitch and — it seems — even on their rivals’ screens.