(DDM) – Former Manchester United captain, Gary Neville, has tipped Manchester City and Liverpool as the only two clubs capable of denying Arsenal the Premier League title this season.
Speaking on Sky Sports after Manchester City’s dominant 3-0 victory over Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium, Neville praised Pep Guardiola’s side for their commanding performance while cautioning that Arsenal remain the most complete team so far.
Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) gathered that City went ahead through a powerful Erling Haaland header, before a Nico Gonzalez deflected shot made it 2-0 before halftime.
Jeremy Doku later sealed the win with a stunning curling strike from outside the box, sending the Etihad into jubilation.
The result marked Liverpool’s fifth defeat in 11 league matches, leaving them eighth on the table, eight points adrift of leaders Arsenal.
Manchester City closed the gap to four points, intensifying the title race ahead of the festive period.
Neville admitted he initially doubted City’s consistency this season but confessed that their latest performance proved they remain serious contenders.
“I thought Liverpool would be Arsenal’s biggest challenger,” Neville said. “I felt City were too inconsistent, but it looks like I was badly wrong.”
He added that although Arsenal appear stronger on paper, Guardiola’s experience and mentality make City the team no rival would want chasing them in the final stretch of the campaign.
“They’ve still got to convince me they can win the title,” Neville continued. “Arsenal are the better team, but Pep Guardiola and his squad are relentless. You can never rule them out.”
When asked if Liverpool still stand a chance in the title race despite their slump, Neville responded affirmatively.
“I’m going to say yes,” he said. “If it clicks, something could happen. They’ve got firecrackers and world-class players in that dressing room.”
This latest assessment from Neville comes as Arsenal prepare to defend their lead in a season that has seen unexpected twists, from injuries to shock defeats among top sides.
With City regaining form and Liverpool searching for consistency, football analysts predict a fierce three-way title battle heading into 2026, one that could be decided by fitness, depth, and mental resilience rather than just tactics.