BBC pundit made awful Liverpool prediction in 2024 - it's as bad as Gary Neville's
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There have been some notably inaccurate predictions about Liverpool’s 2024 Premier League season, with BBC Sport pundit Pat Nevin delivering one of the more off-mark forecasts. At the start of the 2024/25 campaign, Liverpool were not widely seen as title contenders after Jurgen Klopp's departure and the appointment of Arne Slot as the new manager. Nevin predicted that Liverpool would struggle to finish in the top four, stating, “It is just a complete guess with them now, but I am thinking they will need another year under Arne Slot to make the top four.”
Alongside Nevin, former player Gary Neville also made low predictions for Liverpool’s league standing, suggesting Manchester United and Tottenham would finish ahead of the Reds in the Champions League places. Neville forecasted Arsenal to take the title, followed by Manchester City, Manchester United, and Tottenham securing the top four slots. He expressed cautious optimism for an improved Manchester United but seemed doubtful about Liverpool’s immediate prospects.
Contrary to these predictions, Liverpool have had a memorable season under Arne Slot, successfully defending their Premier League title and establishing themselves at the top of the table by a significant margin. The team’s performance challenged the experts’ assumptions, as Liverpool outperformed clubs like Arsenal and Manchester City, both traditionally considered strong title contenders.
Other BBC pundits, including former Everton players Leon Osman and Pat Nevin himself, largely expected Liverpool to finish outside the top four, with the title tipped for Arsenal or Manchester City. Despite the widespread skepticism, Liverpool’s impressive form under Slot demonstrated the uncertainty of pundit predictions and the difficulty of projecting outcomes following managerial changes at major clubs.
Overall, the 2024 Liverpool squad’s success serves as a reminder that even expert analyses can sometimes wildly miss the mark, especially in a competitive league undergoing transitional phases.
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