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Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville prior to a Premier League game.(Image: Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)

Sky Sports pundit and former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has addressed his shocking early-season prediction that Liverpool would finish outside the top-four spots.

Returning from injury, substitute Trent Alexander-Arnold struck late to score the game's only goal, sealing three vital points.

Provided Arsenal beat Crystal Palace midweek, Liverpool will be crowned champions next Sunday if they beat Tottenham at Anfield.



A feat that few, including Neville, ever anticipated when the first ball of the Slot era was kicked back in August last year.

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Speaking at the King Power Stadium on Sunday, Neville clarified his earlier prediction, explaining it was based on the decline other clubs have suffered following the departure of high-profile managers.

"I don't think there were many Liverpool fans who thought they could win the league, let alone anybody else.

"I don't remember any pundit, analyst, journalist or fan saying that Liverpool will win the league.

It was Man City or Arsenal - to do what they have done is very special and there's nothing like being at Anfield, next Sunday, knowing you've got a game for the title with ones to spare.

"They're not going to be pushed at the end, but that's not their problem.

That's the problem of the others, the problem of City, the problem of Arsenal.

"I think, at the start of the season, I had them [Liverpool] in fifth.
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