Gary Neville has revealed his prediction in the top four ahead of the new one The Premier League season and is suggesting Manchester City to win the title.
Jurgen Klopp led Liverpool to their first domestic title in 30 years last season, with the Reds ultimately finishing 22 points clear of Man City.
Pep Guardiola’s City had won the league two consecutive years before Liverpool triumph and will hope to regain top spot this season, with the 2020-21 season starting on 12 September.
Manchester United enjoyed a brilliant second half of the 2019-20 season by climbing to third, over Frank Lampard’s Chelsea and Leicester City in fifth.
Chelsea and City have both invested heavily so far this summer to try and win over Liverpool, while Man United made Donny van de Beek their first summer signing this week and are now turning their attention to further deals as they try to catch up. ground. the reigning champions.
Asked to reveal his top four predictions for the new Premier League season, Neville told Stadium Astro: “I am going to Man City, Man United, Liverpool and Chelsea, but this is with some hope rather than science. ! “
Gary Neville’s First Four Prediction
- Manchester City (2nd last season)
- Manchester United (3rd last season)
- Liverpool (1st last season)
- Chelsea (Fourth last season)
Asked about his expectations for Manchester United this season, Neville said: “The third finish last season was a great moment for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. This demonstrated the progression.
I think it has to break the top two or get closer to the top two and get closer to the title.
“Getting close to the top two and winning a trophy – perhaps in one of the cups – would be acceptable. He should have come close to winning a title by his third season.
“The fans want to see progression and Manchester United must continue to progress.”
Neville also believes Chelsea boss Lampard will be under more pressure this season following his spending spree at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues have already signed Timo Werner, Hakim Ziyech, Ben Chilwell, Thiago Silva and Malang Sarr this summer as they are closing a deal for Kai Havertz.
Former Manchester United and England defender Neville said: “This season puts more pressure on Frank Lampard.
‘Will he be under pressure if they don’t compete for the title? It depends on the levels of performance, on how much they close the gap, on winning a trophy.
‘There are a few different factors. It’s not just about where they end up.
‘Whether it’s this or next season, Manchester United and Chelsea have to beat the top two, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Frank Lampard have to beat the top two.
“The owners hope it is this season, but I’m not sure if it will cost them the job or not.”
Neville added: ‘If Chelsea finish third but are in a title race with three weeks to go, it would be a huge step forward from last season.
Roman Abramovich has invested a lot, I think he knows that quality can be brought with the market affected by the coronavirus.
‘But I also think it’s reinvigorated by Frank Lampard’s style of play. He always wanted Chelsea to be smoother.
«You look at Lampard’s team and you’d better watch. I think Roman Abramovich is heartened by the Academy players who arrive and is enthusiastic about the team. ‘
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