18 December 2023 , 03:00
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Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has reaffirmed his lack of belief that his old side can win the Premier League title this season.
Former Reds defender Carragher endured Sunday's dull 0-0 draw with arch enemies Manchester United at a largely frustrated Anfield. The lacklustre contest marked the first time that Jurgen Klopp's side have failed to score in a game since April, also bringing to an end their perfect record on home soil so far this term.
Post-match, a disappointed Carragher had seen nothing to change his mind that Klopp and co are ready to be crowned champions of England for the first time since 2020. "I think it's like Liverpool are playing a season ahead of schedule, ahead of where they should be. How good is this Liverpool team?" Carragher asked on Sky Sports.
"I think the feeling was that they wanted to make it back into the Champions League for this season and then get back up there, but I think you can even speak to Arsenal supporters and wonder about their own team. They have that goalkeeping situation over there so it feels like there are questions around the top two right now.
"I don't think Liverpool will win the league, not this year. I think they've had good luck so far, certainly had bad luck with the Tottenham game but they've also ridden on some lucky results so far. I’m not sure they can continue to do that."
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Gary Neville, who joined Carragher in the Sky studio after Liverpool's goalless draw with United, agreed with and also tipped Arsenal to challenge reigning champions Manchester City. "I don't think Liverpool can win the league," United icon Neville declared.
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Liverpool were left frustrated on Sunday (Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)"I had Arsenal at the start of the season and that's only because I could see City having a little slip after the incredible treble-winning season they had last year. With Pep Guardiola, how many times does he only win one game in six in the league?
"It's not complacency but I think there’s times where in the first part of the season, games might not feel as important as you want them to be. Come February, the Champions League knockout stage could come and they'll hit the ground running.
"I think it'll come down to injuries in the end - if Arsenal can keep their players fit, they’ve got an incredible chance to win it this year but you can't rule City out, obviously."