Gary Neville on Liverpool’s relentless pursuit of Manchester City

Gary Neville has spoken today about what he believes Manchester City’s attitude will be in regard to how Liverpool are pursuing them this season.

The Reds are just two points behind City, maintaining their unbeaten record this season with a 3-0 away win against Watford on Saturday afternoon.

And Neville thinks Jurgen Klopp and his squad are poised to capitalise on any mistakes made by the champions.

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 7: Gini Wijnaldum of Liverpool controls the ball in the Premier League match between Manchester City and Liverpool at Anfield on 7 October 2018 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Reuters)

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“Liverpool are hanging on in there, and they have just got to stay really close (to Man City),” said Neville, according to the Echo.

“There have been times when I was part of teams where we were chasing and hunting down.

“Stay on the shoulder, stay close – it unnerves teams when you don’t go away and you think about expecting them to drop points.

“There’s that feeling that you’re busting a gut – particularly when you’re in front. I’ve had it the other way when we’ve been hunted down, where you expected a team to drop points somewhere and they didn’t, and I expected us to be a few points in front and we’re not.

“I don’t think it’s the point of the season where Man City will feel that, but Liverpool have to go into February or March on the coat-tails of Man City.

“That is a difficult ask. Man City just amass points, goals and possession – everything is impressive.”

Neville also believes that Chelsea are not true title contenders this season after watching them fall to defeat against London rivals Tottenham at Wembley Stadium.

“I watched Chelsea at West Ham for the first time a few weeks ago and I didn’t get the feeling I was watching a team who were about to challenge for the title,” he continued.

“I got the feeling I was watching a team that was better than last year, playing a good style of football, but not at Liverpool or Man City’s level.

“They’re doing a good job and what I saw about Liverpool at Stamford Bridge, I thought Liverpool were better.”

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