Published 12:33 IST, January 13th 2021
Gary Neville celebrates Man United going top of PL table with sly dig at Liverpool: Watch
Two-time UCL winner Gary Neville aimed a sly dig at Liverpool after Man United went three points clear at the summit of the Premier League table on Tuesday.
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Man United great Gary Neville aimed a sly dig at Liverpool after his former club went three points clear at top of Premier League table on Tuesday night. Red Devils earned a crucial 1-0 victory against Burnley away at Turf Moor thanks to Paul Pogba's stunning volley in second half of game. Red Devils will w make trip to Anfield to face Liverpool on Sunday in what promises to be a mouthwatering encounter.
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Burnley vs Man United: Paul Pogba's volley sends United three points clear at top
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men were left frustrated for first 45 minutes of game at Turf Moor after Harry Maguire’s header was ruled out for a debatable foul on Erik Pieters. However, with just under 20 minutes remaining on clock, Paul Pogba struck a vemous volley to put United in front. Although hosts pushed for an equaliser in final sts of game, United’s rearguard - led superbly throughout by Maguire and Eric Bailly - dug in admirably to earn Solskajer's side a second clean sheet in last three Premier League games.
narrow win for United meant that y moved three points clear at top of Premier League table, after having played 17 games. It was first time United were clear at top after 17-game mark since 2013 when Sir Alex Ferguson was in charge of club. Eight-time Premier League winner Gary Neville was also visibly thrilled and took to Twitter to express his joy.
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Gary Neville hums song mocking Liverpool ahead of blockbuster clash
Soon after United's victory, Neville took to Twitter to post a video of himself humming a song United faithful used to sing for him during his playing days. To tune of 'London Bridge is Falling Down', lyrics go 'Gary Neville, he's a Red, he hates Scousers.' While grinning and trying to hold back laughter, Neville captioned video 'See Ya Sunday', taunting Liverpool.
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Neville claimed that United have personnel to challenge for title and also insisted that fans should get 'carried away'. While speaking to Sky Sports, 45-year-old said, "About six to eight weeks ago, you'd never expect United to be in this position but w y are. It's been difficult and y're three points clear of a Liverpool side that is really good. This is t going to stop United fans getting carried away because why shouldn't y?"
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12:33 IST, January 13th 2021