Gary Neville reflects on early prediction: 'I had Liverpool in fifth, but Slot deserves enormous credit'
Gary Neville has revisited his early-season prediction that Liverpool would finish outside the top four, as the Reds now edge closer to securing a record-equalling 20th top-flight title.
Speaking after Liverpool's recent victory at King Power Stadium, Neville clarified that his initial expectation was based on a broader trend of clubs struggling following the departure of managers.
"None of us can rewrite history. 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 Liverpool in fifth. I thought they would be... just a natural fall off as there sometimes is when a Wenger leaves, or a Sir Alex Ferguson leaves, there is just a natural drop.
"That's why I think the manager and coaches deserve enormous credit. It's a really special performance," Neville has shared.
