Former Manchester United defender, Gary Neville, has delivered a stark warning to Arsenal and Liverpool, stating that they must defeat Manchester City if they have any hopes of clinching the Premier League title this season. Neville, who shared his thoughts on Sky Sports, emphasized the importance of not relying on other teams to do them any favors.
City showcased their resilience by coming from behind to secure a 3-1 victory over United on Sunday, narrowing the gap to just one point behind league leaders Liverpool. As Arsenal prepares to face Sheffield United on Monday night, a win could bring them within two points of the top spot.
The upcoming fixtures for City are crucial, with a challenging away match against Liverpool next weekend followed by a showdown with Arsenal on March 31. Neville expressed his anticipation for these games, highlighting them as opportunities to truly gauge the strength and determination of the competing teams.
“City are the benchmark, the team to beat. If you want to claim the title, you have to overcome them. There’s no room for hoping that City will drop points elsewhere – you have to defeat them yourself. This is the challenge that lies ahead for Liverpool and Arsenal,” Neville emphasized.
As the race for the Premier League title heats up, all eyes will be on these pivotal matchups to see which team will emerge victorious and assert their dominance in the league. Stay tuned for an exciting battle at the top of the table.
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