Neville Questions Liverpool Edge Before City Clash at Anfield

Gary Neville believes Liverpool face a major test against Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday, with the former player warning that Andoni Iraola’s side may lack the ruthless edge of Jurgen Klopp’s teams as City arrive unbeaten and Liverpool seek a statement result.

City enter the Premier League fixture with a perfect record, while Liverpool remain unbeaten but have drawn three of their opening five matches. Neville said the match presents Liverpool with a chance to challenge City in a high-pressure environment.

Speaking on The Overlap Daily, with his comments reported by OneFootball, Neville identified a concern about Liverpool’s ability to turn the occasion into a decisive performance.

"I’ve got one worry about Sunday. If this was Klopp’s Liverpool they would drive them into the ground and literally finish them off in one day. They’d probably beat them by three or four. I’m not sure on this Liverpool team." said Gary Neville, former Manchester United defender.

Neville’s comments focused on the difference between Liverpool’s current squad under Andoni Iraola and the intensity associated with Klopp’s teams. Liverpool have been dangerous this season but have not always converted strong performances into victories.

According to Liverpool’s official statistical preview, the team has applied high-intensity pressure to 48.9 percent of opposition touches in the attacking half, the highest rate in the Premier League this season.

The match also comes as City arrive at Anfield after winning their first five league games, while Liverpool have drawn their last four Premier League matches at the stadium.