Liverpool collapse vs Man City forces Gary Neville into decision he 'never' makes

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Gary Neville was on punditry duty for Liverpool's heavy defeat to Premier League title rivals Manchester City at the Etihad StadiumGary Neville has confessed he did something during Manchester City's commanding victory over Liverpool that he rarely does. However, the final scoreline might have looked considerably different had Virgil van Dijk's header not been ruled out for offside.Neville expressed his opinion emphatically on the incident, with former Premier League official Mike Dean taking a different view.

"I think he is outside the eyeline of the goalkeeper," said Neville on Sky Sports. It's been given offside on the field, it's an offside decision.".City capitalised on that contentious ruling before half-time when Gonzalez struck from range as his shot deflected in off Van Dijk.

He has been sensational."As the final whistle approached, Neville delivered a decisive title verdict, with City having secured seven victories from their previous eight Premier League fixtures while Liverpool have already suffered five league defeats."It was about which of these two clubs were going to emerge as Arsenal's nearest challengers and could they send a message to the Gunners," he said."Pep Guardiola, in his 1000th game as a manager, his team and his staff, have done that. It's a really good day for Guardiola and Man City, but it's a difficult day for Arne Slot and Liverpool."---For the latest news and breaking news, visit liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc.