Neville vs. Carragher: Premier League Predictions Split on Man United
The new Premier League season is underway, and as always, Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher have locked horns with their pre-season predictions — with Manchester United once again at the heart of the debate.
Liverpool opened with a 4-2 win over Bournemouth, while Arsenal and Manchester City also collected early victories. Chelsea, despite a busy summer transfer window, slipped up against Crystal Palace. But all eyes quickly turned to Neville and Carragher’s annual ritual on *Sky Sports*: predicting who makes the top four.
When host David Jones noted that just 13% of United fans believe their team will finish in the Champions League places, he asked if Neville belonged to that minority.
“Course we have,” Neville shot back with a grin, prompting laughter from Carragher and Jones. “I can’t disappoint you. I’ve got to come back here in 10 months and defend this. I’ve done this for eight years now — I’ve always had Manchester United in the top four, every year.”
Neville is backing United for a resurgence under Erik ten Hag, predicting them to join Liverpool and City in the top four. He’s also tipped **Arsenal to finally clinch the title**, after consecutive runner-up finishes.
“I couldn’t separate Arsenal, City, or Liverpool,” Neville explained. “They’re all in with an equal chance. Arsenal have been consistent over the last three years. I do feel they’ll get there at some point. City is reliable, solid, consistent. Liverpool looks open defensively, but they’ll be exhilarating to watch.”
Carragher, however, sees it differently. He believes **Liverpool will go back-to-back under Arne Slot**, with City, Arsenal, and Chelsea filling out the top four.
With the season just one game in, the two pundits remain divided: Neville loyal to his United optimism, Carragher bullish about Liverpool’s new era. Time, as always, will tell who gets bragging rights come May.
