Gary Neville makes fresh Liverpool Premier League title prediction after Arsenal win | OneFootball

Gunners have taken advantage of Liverpool’s recent slump in form to establish a seven-point lead over the reigning champions

Gary Neville has refused to rule Liverpool out of this season’s Premier League title race.

Arne Slot’s side ended their slump by returning to winning ways on Saturday, beating Aston Villa at Anfield thanks to goals from Mohamed Salah and fit-again Ryan Gravenberch.

That result ensured the Reds did not fall even further behind the Gunners after they had beaten Burnley 2-0 earlier in the day with another impressive performance.

Speaking on NBC Sports, Neville said: "Look, Arsenal can lose the title from here. I understand why Mikel Arteta, the Arsenal players and even the fans will play down the idea that they have to win it this season.

"But they're the most consistent team, and they've been building up to this now for three or four seasons. I actually tipped them for the title for the past three seasons, and they've obviously fallen short.

"I thought they should have been there last season when Liverpool won it because I thought if Man City dropped off, Arsenal had to be the team to do it.

I just think they're the best team in the league and they've got the right squad

Gary Neville

"There won't be many people making excuses for Arsenal this season and that's not me applying pressure to Arsenal, I just think they're the best team in the league and they've got the right squad.

"It's only November so it's crazy to suggest you should win the league from here – but they should and if you're not Mikel Arteta or an Arsenal player you can say that quite confidently.

"The reason I say I'm confident Arsenal will win the league is because you always think about what can stop a team. If Liverpool lost Virgil van Dijk or Mohamed Salah in previous seasons they would be in trouble.

"But I can't think of any player Arsenal might lose now and it would mean they would lose the title... even the two centre-backs because of the summer signings. Every position is covered.

Back to winning ways: Liverpool

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"Bukayo Saka was that player in the past but Noni Madueke came in when he was injured. Everywhere, they are properly doubled up with the same level of quality or only a small drop-off. So who's going to take it off them?

"Arsenal would have to beat themselves not to win it. I don't think Man City are going to get back to a level they've been at previously and come back at Arsenal.

"Pep Guardiola is a genius but he hasn't got the players or the team playing at the level needed. Liverpool are the only team but they would have to get back on track very quickly."

Arsenal travel to Sunderland this weekend in the final Premier League game before the international break, while Liverpool face Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium in a game that could have major implications on the title race.