Speaking to the Footballer’s Football podcast about why he doesn’t want Liverpool to win the Premier League, West Ham United striker Michail Antonio said: “Listen, I’m saying it with chest – I do not want Liverpool to win the league! You know why? It’s because of these fans.
“They’ve been in my comments, they’ve been all over my social media. It has probably been 10 times worse since I said it and I’m still going to say it. Until the end of this season I’ve got a war with you Liverpool fans!
“Next season we’ll start afresh, but until this season ends I’m warring you, I’m against you and I want other people to win. Next season I may back up to Liverpool because I’ve had a soft spot for you guys over the last couple of years. But this season? Nah, we ain’t friends this year.”
Antonio has developed this weird obsession with mouthing off on Liverpool this season and was made to eat humble pie after the Reds smashed his side at Anfield earlier in the campaign.
The 33-year-old has personally been having a terrible time at West Ham, failing to start matches and has only scored two goals in 14 appearances this season. Liverpool will aim to put salt on his wounds by lifting the title and making him eat his words.
