Steven Gerrard names club he'd like to see win Premier League - and it may ruffle feathers
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Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard's admission about a fellow Premier League club may come as a surprise to the Reds' fanbaseLiverpool icon Steven Gerrard has made a claim about Newcastle United that may catch Reds supporters off guard. It's an admission that may surprise the Reds' fanbase, especially after last summer's transfer saga involving Alexander Isak."I'm surprised I'm welcome in here, to be honest," the former captain joked.
"It's quite fitting actually because outside of Liverpool, if I wanted anyone to win the league, it would be Newcastle.READ MORE: Arne Slot issues Alexander Isak injury update as Liverpool star set for late fitness testREAD MORE: Andy Robertson shows true colours with blunt response to Liverpool contract question"They're my number two team in the Premier League. That’s live for you."Gerrard's comments may ruffle a few feathers amongst the Reds' supporters following the transfer saga between Liverpool and Newcastle last summer.Isak's future was heavily speculated on at the end of last season, and he ultimately pushed for a move to the Premier League champions.The saga was anything but straightforward and quickly turned toxic.
Isak was initially left out of Newcastle's pre-season tour of Asia, and Liverpool's £110million bid was rejected soon after.The Swede had informed the club he wanted to leave, leading to him training alone and missing Newcastle's league opener against Aston Villa. I will work hard to be back as soon as I possibly can."Thank you all reds and everyone else for the kind messages, it does not go unnoticed."He may be close to making his comeback, having been spotted training individually ahead of their Champions League second‑leg showdown with Galatasaray, where Arne Slot's side trail 1-0.Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content.