‘Cause real tremors at Man Utd’ – Gary Neville reveals fear with Liverpool becoming most successful English team ever
MANCHESTER UNITED legend Gary Neville admits Liverpool’s 20th league title will end the long-running debate over who is England’s most successful club.
The Reds beat Tottenham at Anfield to seal the Premier League title in manager Arne Slot’s first season in charge.
The Merseysiders are lifting only their second Prem trophy, but will still be tying United in overall English titles.
However, Neville, 50, concedes that Liverpool‘s European success – which has seen them win six trophies compared to Man Utd’s three – decisively tips the balance.
And the pundit, who amassed 600 appearances with the Red Devils during a successful 19-year career, warned his former club that their rivals’ celebrations “should cause real tremors”.
The ex-England international, who won eight Premier League titles and two Champions League trophies with United, argued his and fellow legends’ work at Old Trafford is about to be overshadowed.
The former full-back admitted this is a “sobering day” for his beloved club but insists Liverpool have earned it and deserve respect.
Neville told Sky Sports: “You have to respect the team that have won the title, they have been the best team.
“It is one of the great coaching performances we have seen, to come in and not get players, and still achieve this, you have to hand it to him. But it is a sobering day.
“It is a massive deal. When you think of the importance of a league title, the managers at Liverpool and United always talk about your bread and butter being the league.
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“Obviously Liverpool have more European Cups, but the painful thing to say is the debate is over for a period until United become successful again and win leagues.
“It should cause real tremors at Old Trafford. Liverpool will be the most successful club after today, and that should cause heartache and pain. Because it took a lot to get ahead of Liverpool.”
Liverpool hero Daniel Sturridge, speaking before Liverpool clinched the title, sang his former team’s praises and explained the significance of the imminent celebrations.
The Reds won their sole Premier League title in 2020 but were unable to celebrate with the fans due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Sturridge said: “This is a day they have all been dreaming of. Last time they did not get to celebrate, so to have the fans here and to feel the togetherness is what they want.”