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Gary Neville makes new Premier League title race prediction after Liverpool statement

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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballGary NevilleArsenal are seven points clear of Liverpool in the Premier League title race, but Gary Neville believes the Reds can still catch the top dogsGary Neville reckons Liverpool are the only team that can stop Arsenal from winning the Premier League this season. I understand why Mikel Arteta, the Arsenal players and even the fans will play down the idea that they have to win it this season."But they're the most consistent team and they've been building up to this now for three or four seasons.



I actually tipped them for the title for the past three seasons and they've obviously fallen short."I thought they should have been there last season when Liverpool won it because I thought if Man City dropped off, Arsenal had to be the team to do it."There won't be many people making excuses for Arsenal this season and that's not me applying pressure to Arsenal, I just think they're the best team in the league and they've got the right squad."It's only November so it's crazy to suggest you should win the league from here – but they should and if you're not Mikel Arteta or an Arsenal player you can say that quite confidently."Neville added: "The reason I say I'm confident Arsenal will win the league is because you always think about what can stop a team. Learn moreFanatics has slashed the price of Liverpool kits and merch with up to 60% off select items."But I can't think of any player Arsenal might lose now and it would mean they would lose the title... even the two centre-backs because of the summer signings.

I don't think Man City are going to get back to a level they've been at previously and come back at Arsenal."Pep Guardiola is a genius but he hasn't got the players or the team playing at the level needed. Liverpool are the only team but they would have to get back on track very quickly."