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Liverpool vs Manchester United: Gary Neville admits he’s ‘scared’ after backing Jurgen Klopp’s men for title bid

Former Red Devils defender reckons Jurgen Klopp's men will go full throttle in race for top if they beat former side

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GARY NEVILLE admits he's 'scared' of Liverpool after their blistering start to the season.

Jurgen Klopp's men can go joint-top of the table with a win over Manchester United this evening, having already clocked up impressive wins against Chelsea and Arsenal.

 Gary Neville admits he's 'scared' of Liverpool's title challenge
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Gary Neville admits he's 'scared' of Liverpool's title challengeCredit: Sky Sports

 

 Neville reckons Liverpool will get a huge mental boost if they beat Man Utd
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Neville reckons Liverpool will get a huge mental boost if they beat Man UtdCredit: Sky Sports

Meanwhile, the Red Devils are bidding to stay in the title chase after suffering a number of setbacks under new boss Jose Mourinho.


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And Sky Sports pundit Neville reckons Liverpool have the edge over his former club at Anfield, conceding he didn't think they'd be title contenders at the start of the season.

Neville said: "They scare me a little bit, I never thought they'd be contenders.

"But winning at Arsenal and Chelsea, and if they win tonight they'll have so much confidence. They're a far bigger threat now than at the start of the season. and United have to dent that tonight."

 Jamie Carragher is also commenting on the game tonight
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Jamie Carragher is also commenting on the game tonightCredit: Sky Sports
 Ryan Giggs reckons Jose Mourinho still doesn't know his strongest team
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Ryan Giggs reckons Jose Mourinho still doesn't know his strongest teamCredit: Getty Images

Former teammate and fellow pundit Ryan Giggs reckons Mourinho is going in at a disadvantage as he still doesn't know what his best team is yet.

Giggs added: "With Jose, you don't know what you're going to get.

"Over the years he had those 14-15 players he's worked with and a nucleus of seven to eight in every game.

"There's been big changes at United, it's a mix of players, Jose still doesn't know his strongest team."

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