Alexander-Arnold intimated that City had spent their way to glory, while Liverpool's success was more hard fought and well built.
Klopp, whose team take on City on Sunday, told reporters: "I had a few people telling me what I should say (laughs). I am not sure how often we have to say in this club how often we respect City.
Pep is the best manager in the world. I have a good life not being even close to that, incredible players, the best No.9, De Bruyne will go down in history with Steven Gerrard, imagine that conversation! Phil Foden, the best English player.
Trent understands that but he is a Liverpool fan, he stood on the sides before the pitch. Our slogan 'This Means More' means it means more to us. Two years ago, we had a parade after losing Champions League night before and the Premier League.
Tell me a city that would do this where it looks like we won? This club is special to us. So if we feel it, why not say it? I am not really interested (in outside opinions). It's how he feels. I got told about it.
I am pretty sure he showed total respect as well. Man City the most successful in years and maybe Europe. Ridiculous record. Means a lot for their people I am sure.
Maybe for us it's because we didn't win that many. It's not that we win five and then six and the fifth was better. That's it. You love these interviews when someone says what they think and the whole world (reacts). It's still allowed to think what we want. Nothing wrong with what Trent said in my view."