Manchester United icon Gary Neville has predicted Manchester City to retain their Premier League title handsomely this season. The player-turned-pundit believes Liverpool would fall short once again in the title race.
The Reds finished just one point behind City in the Premier League last campaign. However, Neville reckons the 2022-23 title race could be much simpler for Pep Guardiola's men, who're seeking their fifth league title in six years.
Speaking on the Overlap (via Liverpool Echo), Neville said:
“Last season, we had a title race, and I think Liverpool were at absolute breakneck, giving everything to hang in there until the end. Honestly, it wouldn’t surprise me if this season, if they (City) do win it by a big amount of points.”
City have been very dominant in the Premier League since Pep Guardiola's arrival in 2016. The Cityzens have won four league titles in the last five seasons. Liverpool punctuated their dominance by winning in 2020 - their first league win in the Premier League era.
Liverpool and City have already faced each other this season - in the FA Community Shield last weekend, which the Reds won 3-1. Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah and new signing Darwin Nunez were the goalscorers for the Reds.
City have had a very productive summer, signing Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez to strengthen their attack. Alvarez scored his first goal for the club against Liverpool in the Community Shield. The defending champions have also strengthened their midfield by roping in Kalvin Phillips from Leeds United.
New Premier League season begins on August 5
The new Premier League season will commence on Friday, August 5, with Crystal Palace hosting Arsenal. The Gunners will play on the opening day for the second straight year.
Liverpool will open their league campaign on Saturday at newly promoted Fulham. City, meanwhile, will kickstart their title defence against West Ham United at the London Stadium a day later.
NkelnziehSmith
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Whatever he says,it turns opposite
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bapmnrty
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this man hates Liverpool🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
He hates every other club except man u. Sorry for his ass, no one takes what he’s saying seriously because he’s cofused af!😂😂
bapmnrty
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Confused Gary😂😂
DUTCH8UKBLUE
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Manchester City won't win it by a big amount of points. Other clubs are strengthening their squads as well. He won't take three points from every team. This might just be Pep's most difficult season in charge. Mark my words.
Not as difficult as your coming season though eh mate! CTID 💙
Cabacdeilr
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MU will win
Piacklmopt
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this season is Arsenal's season
Cikbclms
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fake analysis you never liked Liverpool
aNurag12345
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Manchester United would not be in top4 is more believable than city wins title 🤣
Foybcnoptz
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Whatever he says,it turns opposite
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His just a old jealous fool, don’t mind him
Jahbcklsu
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this man hates Liverpool🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
He hates Barca too
viucdelnz
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Liverpool always 2nd against City 🤫😆😂🤣
feacdeinoy
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I personally on my own opinion without any coercion thinks that this will be Pep's most difficult season since his arrival.
denadintuz
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I agree Neville Liverpool will not win EPL
Baudlmptu
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this man hates Liverpool🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
yipbdeikpz
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Whatever he says,it turns opposite
cyroc
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This season is unpredictable, arsenal, chelsea, and totenham will be racing with city and pool
laccepstyz
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the biggest clown 🤡 around 🤣
Sunji1
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Then u call urself a MANU Legend u can’t route for club. U will be surprised bcz my Club will win it
राजन
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People are saying you predicted Valencia 3 0 Barcelona before yours last managerial Valencia game to🤣🤣
Jazabdeiln
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I suggest Liverpool will can beat Manchester City for d Premier league this summer. let's watch out
Riillii
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This season will be harder than you thought 💭
Manchester4eva©️
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Manchester City won't win it by a big amount of points. Other clubs are strengthening their squads as well. He won't take three points from every team. This might just be Pep's most difficult season in charge. Mark my words.