Jamie Carragher says he was denied a past interview by Manchester City due to his Liverpool background.

Carragher said he had once been denied an interview with David Silva by City because of his allegiance with Liverpool.

"Over the years I have used my platform on Sky Sports and in this column to show my respect for City managers and players. As recently as last week I wrote De Bruyne could be the Premier League's greatest midfielder, and said Haaland terrifies defenders," Carragher wrote for the Telegraph.

"Prior to David Silva's City departure I wrote how he was one of my favourite ever Premier League players. I wanted to interview Silva before he left English football, well aware of City's belief that their rivals receive more favourable media coverage.

"When told of my request, City's response was they would grant no such interview to me because 'I wear red pom poms'. Every ex-player in the media wants their team to win but no other club has reacted to me in this way.

"Let me repeat what I think of the champions.

"Manchester City have the best manager in the world, the best striker in the world and are the best team in the world.

"It is a shame that, despite all the silverware, they have a tin ear for such compliments."