The latest Manchester United news as Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher make their predictions for the 2025/26 Premier League season
Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher
Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher disagreed in their Premier League predictions
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Gary Neville is optimistic that Manchester United will have a much-improved season, according to his Premier League table prediction, although his Sky Sports colleague Jamie Carragher disagrees.
Every year, Neville and Carragher share their thoughts on the new Premier League season. Liverpool kicked off last Friday night with a 4-2 home win over Bournemouth, while title contenders Arsenal and Manchester City also claimed three points on the opening day.
Chelsea, who have been strongly active in the summer transfer window, stumbled against Crystal Palace.
While many may think United will not finish in the top four after a disastrous campaign last year, some remain hopeful - and Neville is one of them.
During their predictions, Sky Sports presenter David Jones said: "13 per cent of Manchester United fans think they will finish in the top four," before turning to Neville and asking: "13 per cent... Have we got one per cent here?"
"Course we have," Neville replied, causing Carragher and Jones to burst into laughter. "I can't disappoint you. I've got to come back here in 10 months and try to defend this.
"So, David, we've worked out before that I've done this now for eight years and I've always had Manchester United in the top four, every year."
In addition to United, Neville predicted Liverpool and City to finish in the top four, while Carragher backed Arne Slot's side to lift the trophy for a second successive season. He also predicted City, Arsenal, and Chelsea to finish in the top four.
Meanwhile, Neville predicted Arsenal would win the league, though only by a small margin. "I couldn't separate Arsenal, Manchester City or Liverpool," he added. "I think they're absolutely all in with an equal chance of winning it. Arsenal have been consistent over the last three years, they've been second.
"I do feel they'll get there at some point. Liverpool, the two full-backs have got to settle in. They look a little bit open. They are going to be exhilarating to watch. They're going to score a lot of goals. City have an unbelievable spine. I went for the team I've been going for the last three years, they're reliable and solid and consistent, which is important. They just have to sort that forward bit of the pitch out and I think Viktor Gyokeres will."
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