Published 12:00 IST, May 5th 2020
Gary Neville says Liverpool not being awarded Premier League title would be 'ridiculous'
Manchester United legend Gary Neville says Liverpool have been the best side in the Premier League this season and that they deserve to be crowned as champions.
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With every passing day, it appears more and more likely that the Premier League would resume in the month of June and that the 2019/20 season would be concluded on the field. This should come as a piece of great news for fans of Liverpool FC, who have been desperately waiting for the Reds to end their wait for a Premier League title. Despite the threat due to COVID-19 pandemic still looming large, Premier League is reportedly determined to resume all football activities and have reportedly procured more than 40,000 testing kits to ensure player safety.
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Premier League return: Gary Neville backs awarding the title to Liverpool
Former Manchester United defender and now pundit, Gary Neville has so far been against Project Restart. During a recent interview with Sky Sports, Gary Neville admitted that whether the Premier League restarts or not, Liverpool deserve to be awarded the Premier League title. Neville says 'it would be ridiculous' if Liverpool are not awarded the title.
At the time of suspension, Liverpool were comfortably on top of the Premier League with 82 points after 29 games. The Reds were just six points off from the securing the title, but the untimely suspension meant Liverpool fans and players are still waiting to be crowned as champions.
Gary Neville admitted Liverpool deserve to win the league as they have been the best side in the 2019/20 season. However, this will not stop Neville from taking shots at Liverpool next season. The football pundit said he no longer plans to leave the country if Liverpool are indeed awarded the title. "I think it's less painful seeing them win it this way, without crowds in stadiums, without me being there," Neville said to Sky Sports.
Gary Neville further joked that he will wear an asterisk t-shirt and badge on television next season, taking jibes at Liverpool's unusual title win. "It won't stop us having a little bit of a joke in the next 20 years," he proceeded to say.
The Premier League has been suspended since March but as of now, reports suggest most of the clubs have agreed to restart the season in June. According to British media reports, the league will look to complete the season within seven weeks, starting in June. Most of the Premier League clubs including Liverpool have agreed to play the remaining 92 fixtures at neutral venues.
Updated 12:00 IST, May 5th 2020