Gary Neville issues five-word Liverpool verdict after late Arsenal drama against Newcastle
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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballLiverpool FCLatest Liverpool news and gossip as Gary Neville issues a verdict after seeing the Reds' lead at the top of the Premier League reduced to two pointsGary Neville issued a five-word verdict about Liverpool after watching Arsenal score a late winning goal in the Premier League title race. The Reds lost their first match of the season on Saturday with a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.Liverpool had won all seven of their previous matches in all competitions this season, including five in the Premier League.
That had seen the Reds build a five-point lead at the top of the table, but that has now been reduced after Arsenal's win on Sunday.The Gunners claimed a 2-1 victory over Newcastle United at St James' Park to reduce the gap between themselves and Liverpool in the table to two points.READ MORE: Liverpool's next Premier League fixtures compared to Arsenal and Man City after more late dramaREAD MORE: Liverpool handed new Premier League title twist as Arsenal truth becomes clearerArsenal were trailing 1-0 going into the 84th minute before goals from Mikel Merino and Gabriel Magalhaes saw Mikel Arteta's side claim all three points on their trip to Tyneside.It was soon after Gabriel had scored the winning goal for Arsenal that he delivered his verdict about Liverpool. While on commentary duty for Sky Sports, Neville said: "Liverpool players’ hearts sinking slightly."The Reds finished ten points clear of Mikel Arteta's side last season and will be hoping for a similar points cushion come the end of the 2025/26 campaign.Now though, Liverpool will be busy preparing for an away trip in the Champions League, where they will take on Galatasaray in Turkey on Tuesday night.After that, the Premier League will return next weekend as the Reds travel to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in their final match before the October international break.---For the latest news and breaking news, visit liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc.
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