Jamie Carragher hits back as controversial Premier League list questioned
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Jamie Carragher has riled up supporters after naming his top 10 Premier League goalkeepers of all time, with the Liverpool legend not taking the criticism for his list lying downJamie Carragher has hit back after receiving backlash for his top 10 goalkeepers list(Image: Sky Sports)Jamie Carragher has gone on the attack on social media after the Liverpool legend’s latest TV appearance caused quite a stir.The former defender is no stranger to receiving backlash from supporters, but he might not have expected his top 10 list of Premier League goalkeepers to rile people up so much.Carragher appeared on the latest episode of Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football alongside former Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar, and revealed his list after the Red Devils’ 1-0 win over Everton, which saw them move three points clear of Liverpool in the race for Champions League qualification.READ MORE: Liverpool transfer news as Reds have 'personal agreement' with $118M wingerREAD MORE: Dermot Gallagher makes his feelings clear after 'corrupt' VAR Liverpool claimVan der Sar himself featured on the list, although he only made it to number six, which the former Dutch international took in good humor.Ahead of him, in order from number one, were Petr Cech, Peter Schmeichel, Alisson Becker, David De Gea and Thibaut Courtois. Making up the rest of the list were Ederson, Neville Southall, David Seaman and Pepe Reina.Although Van der Sar seemed fairly happy with his position, Carragher’s picks have proven more controversial with some supporters, leading to the Reds icon hitting back on X.Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker made Carragher's top three, but proved a controversial choice among some rival fans(Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)Responding to a post asking users whether they agreed with the top 10, Carragher wrote: “Very much so!
I will now go to war on my choices so let’s go!!”And he was true to his word in an extraordinary blitz as he responded to a number of complaints from fans of various teams.First in the firing line was a United fan, who insisted Schmeichel should have been at number one, and suggested the Liverpool legend would never put one of the Reds’ rivals top of his list.“I’ve put 3 in the top 6!” Carragher responded.Next was a supporter claiming Courtois’ inclusion was “indefensible,” to which Carragher replied: “Won two PL in four years... Learn moreFrom $100LFC.comSee the dealLiverpool's home and away strips for the 2025/26 season are the first in their new partnership with adidas.Fans can order jerseys in the US at Fanatics.com or via the LFC Online Store in both the US and across the world.Everton legend Southall’s inclusion was questioned by a number of people, with Carragher - who was a fan of the Toffees before joining Liverpool’s academy - firing back: “Southall will be on any list I ever do on goal keepers!
The rest are lucky we aren’t judging them on their whole career as he’d be top!!”De Gea’s position above fellow former United keeper Van der Sar caused a stir, with Carragher justifying his placements: “5 PFA ToTY DDG a record in the PL! It’s just what order you put them in.”Another Liverpool goalkeeper’s inclusion raised the ire of one fan, who insisted Jens Lehmann should have been picked over Reina.Carragher went on the attack after his list proved controversial with some fans“The best clean sheet percentage of any goal keeper in PL history!” Carragher replied, before poking fun at himself, having played alongside Reina for years.