The Gary Neville Podcast

City's emphatic win after Liverpool's 'nothing' performance | Arsenal still favourites for title over Pep's 'imperfect' City

Nov 9, 2025
In this lively discussion, Gary Neville praises Manchester City's dominant 3-0 win over Liverpool during Pep Guardiola's milestone 1,000th match. Despite the victory, he names Arsenal as the favorites for the Premier League title, stressing City's current imperfections compared to its past glory. Neville also analyzes Liverpool's disappointing performance, highlighting their tactical struggles and physical shortcomings. Additionally, he examines the challenges facing Florian Wirtz and the potential roadblocks Liverpool must address to remain title contenders.
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INSIGHT

Guardiola's 1,000 Games Highlight Legacy

  • Pep Guardiola reached 1,000 games with a 71% win rate, underlining his long-term greatness.
  • Gary Neville says this City side is imperfect but still dangerous due to experience and key spine players.
INSIGHT

City Are Imperfect But Rebuildable

  • Neville describes City's current team as imperfect and more physical than past Guardiola teams.
  • He believes Guardiola can rebuild another great side if key players and momentum are kept.
ADVICE

Keep The Spine Together

  • Keep the spine of experienced winners together to boost title chances late in the season.
  • Use managerial continuity to rebuild momentum rather than panic-selling or major overhauls.
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