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Gary Neville says Manchester City “will need something really special” to beat Arsenal in the Premier League title race but Guardiola, Haaland and Donnarumma can inspire them to do just that.
The trio played an important role in Manchester City’s epic 2-1 victory over Liverpool. super sunday That reduces the gap between City and Premier League leaders Arsenal to six points and opens the door for City to close the gap to three points with victory over Fulham on Wednesday night.
The pressure will be on Mikel Arteta’s three-time Premier League runners-up at Brentford on Thursday.
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Highlights from the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester City.
Neville, who predicted Arsenal would be champions at the start of the season, believes the Gunners remain the best team in England but warned City should not be left out, especially with three Championship teams at their club.
“If Manchester City want to win the league they are going to need something very special,” sky sports experts say Gary Neville Podcast.
“This time, (they) are not the best team. Arsenal are the best team, they have the best squad. Arsenal are playing the best football, they are the most consistent, they are the most solid.”
“But you can never ignore players like Guardiola, Donnarumma and Haaland because they have this quality.
“They have the ability to create something. They know their way, they know what it’s going to be like in the last five or six games.
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The Super Sunday panel looks back at Gianluigi Donnarumma’s crucial save from Alexis Mac Allister, which was repeated by Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola on the touchline.
“So one thing Arsenal need to be careful about is these three big names.
“I know Manchester City have more than that, they have Ruben Dias, Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden and Rodri. They have great players. But I think the goalkeeper, the center forward and the manager are the three people who can win Manchester City in the league.”
“Guardiola’s presence, his ability to get something and win, to keep winning. He is a winning machine.
“Then you have Donnarumma and Haaland – their physical qualities are outstanding. They are dominant in their position and world-class.”
Bernardo Silva says after Manchester City win over Liverpool sky sports He and his team-mates fear their title hopes “could” be dashed if they lose at Anfield.
Instead, Neville believes their win sparked an interesting run-in.
“The last 13 games will be an interesting one,” he said. “We’re not in the straight yet, but if City continue on the same run, there’s a chance they won’t be in the straight.
“But that win at Anfield will reignite their fire. This has to reignite their fire. They can’t let that go and they can’t make mistakes against Fulham on Wednesday.”
