Gary Neville has reportedly stated that Liverpool will not retain the Premier League title and instead backed Viktor Gyokeres to lead Arsenal to glory.
Gyokeres made his Premier League debut on Sunday as Arsenal defeated Manchester United, although he was criticized for what many saw to be a lackluster performance.
Nevertheless, Neville disagreed, stating that he was impressed by the 27-year-old’s performance in several ways.
In order to solve the Gunners’ lack of a prolific striker, Gyokeres secured a transfer to the Premier League after hitting 97 goals in 102 games for Sporting Lisbon.
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Why Did Neville Back Arsenal To Win The Premier League Title?
Explaining why he is tipping Arsenal to win the Premier League, Neville told Sky Sports as quoted by Liverpool FC: “I couldn’t separate them (Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City) so I just went for the team I’ve gone for the last three years.
“They’re reliable and solid, and they’re consistent, which I think is important.
“They’re consistently getting high points totals and finishing second to great teams, so I think that they’ve improved themselves.
“Gyokeres, I wasn’t negative about him yesterday… I saw some things in that game. I thought De Ligt did well against him but there were moments where he was a bit uncomfortably with him but I think he’ll do well for Arsenal.
“I couldn’t separate Arsenal, Manchester City or Liverpool. I think they’re absolutely all in with an equal chance of winning it. Arsenal have been consistent over the last three years, they’ve been second. I do feel they’ll get there at some point.
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