Kenny Dalglish has told Manchester United he would rather have five European Cups than 19 titles.
Reds boss defiant despite being overtaken by United's title haul
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has told Manchester United that he would rather have five European Cups than 19 league titles.
United overtook the Reds' record of 18 titles when they clinched the Premier League trophy at Blackburn last weekend, a feat no-one thought was possible when Dalglish landed Liverpool's last title in his first stint as manager in 1990.
Since then, however, the Red Devils under Sir Alex Ferguson have dominated, winning 12 crowns in the last 19 years, as well as the UEFA Champions League on two occasions.
Dalglish was reacting to a question over a banner that was sneaked into Anfield against Tottenham reading 'MUFC 19 times," but claimed that he did not see it.
"If a United fan can bring a banner into Anfield then maybe we should take our five European Cups to Old Trafford next season," he said.
"It doesn't matter to me what United think. For me, this is the most important football club of all.
"This club will always be the most important thing for millions of fans all over the world, just like Everton are the most important club to some people.
"We have to manage expectations here and we will do that. But if somebody is setting the level you need to reach to be successful then we have to go past that level. We don't believe we are rubbish."
Unfinished business
Dalglish walked out of the job in 1991 at a time when the club were the dominant force in English football, but since then they have seen United catch them and overtake them domestically.
The 61-year-old conceded that he owed the supporters something following his abrupt exit, and gave them praise for endorsing his return.
"I've said that I've got unfinished business here so in that respect I probably do feel like I owe the fans something," he added.
"It wasn't as if I left the club because of poor results was it?
"It was a shock for the fans when it happened, but it was an even bigger shock for me.
"I'm just fortunate that the supporters have forgiven me for what I did. I think they fully understand what happened and there is a mutual respect between the supporters and myself.
"The supporters will always be important, especially at this club because they have always been a huge part of it."
