Gary Neville holds his hands up after shocking Liverpool prediction - 'It's really special'

The latest Liverpool FC news as ex-Manchester United captain Gary Neville chats about the champions elect. Sky Sports pundit and former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has addressed his shocking early-season prediction that Liverpool would finish outside the top-four spots. Neville's return to that point comes as the Reds edge closer to a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title.

Arne Slot 's team took another huge step towards footballing immortality on Sunday afternoon, securing a narrow 1-0 victory over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium. Returning from injury, substitute Trent Alexander-Arnold struck late to score the game's only goal, sealing three vital points. Provided Arsenal beat Crystal Palace midweek, Liverpool will be crowned champions next Sunday if they beat Tottenham at Anfield .



A feat that few, including Neville, ever anticipated when the first ball of the Slot era was kicked back in August last year. Speaking at the King Power Stadium on Sunday, Neville clarified his earlier prediction, explaining it was based on the decline other clubs have suffered following the departure of high-profile managers. Given Jurgen Klopp 's immense influence at Anfield, he hadn't expected a new head coach to step in and take the reins so seamlessly.

"None of us can rewrite history," he said on The Gary Neville Podcast after Liverpool's win over Leicester. "I don't think there were many Liverpool fans who thought they could win the league, let alone anybody else. "I don't remember any pundit, analyst, journalist or fan saying that Liverpool will win the league.

It was Man City or Arsenal - to do what they have done is very special and there's nothing like being at Anfield, next Sunday, knowing you've got a game for the title with ones to spare. "They're not going to be pushed at the end, but that's not their problem. That's the problem of the others, the problem of City, the problem of Arsenal.

"I think, at the start of the season, I had them [Liverpool] in fifth. I thought they would be..

. just a natural fall off as there sometimes is when a [Arsene] Wenger leaves, or a Sir Alex Ferguson leaves, there is just a natural drop. "That's why I think the manager and coaches deserve enormous credit.

It's a really special performance.".