# Liam Gallagher attacks Liverpool over Beatles legacy

> Liam Gallagher claims Oasis revived The Beatles' legacy, sparking backlash.
- Title: Liam Gallagher attacks Liverpool over Beatles legacy · NME
- Summary: Liam Gallagher claims Oasis revived The Beatles' legacy, sparking backlash. Liam Gallagher said Oasis put The Beatles back on the map, drawing criticism for…
- Keywords: liam gallagher, oasis, the beatles, liverpool, manchester city, premier league, britpop, twitter, social media, football, football club, corruption
- Source: NME — https://nme.com/news/music/liam-gallagher-hits-out-at-liverpool-says-oasis-put-the-beatles-on-the-map-3972609
- Published: 2026-10-08T10:19:10+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: liam gallagher, oasis, the beatles, liverpool, manchester city, premier league, britpop, twitter, social media, football, football club, corruption
## Liam Gallagher criticizes Liverpool
Liam Gallagher accused Liverpool FC of corruption after Manchester City's Premier League ruling.
## Gallagher defends Manchester City
Gallagher claimed other clubs like Liverpool and Arsenal are corrupt and trying to stop teams from winning.

> All this hatred directed at MAN CITY from other clubs should be directed at ARSENAL MAN UTD LIVERPOOL there the 1s who are corrupt and trying to stop other teams from winning things not MAN CITY were trying to help you all out were like Jesus prepared to die on the cross
## Gallagher targets The Beatles
Gallagher said Oasis did more for Liverpool than The Beatles and put them back on the map.

> Oasis put the BEATLES back on the map which they no doubt directly profit from UNGRATEFUL little SODS
## Public backlash follows
Users criticized Gallagher for claiming Oasis revived The Beatles' legacy.

> Oasis put The Beatles back on the map? The sheer arrogance! Pretty sure their legacy doesn’t need a boost from the Gallagher brothers
## Beatles defenders respond
Fans and musicians defended The Beatles' legacy against Gallagher's claims.

> Think Liam’s been on the ciders. The Beatles were everything you aren’t: Groundbreaking, respected, original, modest, artistic, political, respectful, cultured, globally revered, creative, experimental, funny and charming
## Some support Gallagher
A few users agreed Gallagher introduced many people to The Beatles through his band.

> I think there is some truth to it. Oasis introduced many people to the Beatles just by talking about them
## Manchester City's legal battle
Manchester City is appealing a Premier League ruling on 114 out of 115 financial rule breaches.
## Noel Gallagher's reaction
Noel Gallagher called the ruling a shock and felt sad for fans and players.
## Potential consequences
If the ruling survives City's appeal, punishments could include fines, points deductions, or expulsion.
## Oasis' upcoming tour
Oasis is set to tour Manchester City's Etihad Stadium next year.
## Key takeaway

Liam Gallagher said Oasis put The Beatles back on the map, drawing criticism for ungrateful remarks about Liverpool's music history.