Gary Neville Fires Title Warning at Arsenal After Manchester City’s Dramatic Anfield Comeback

City’s Anfield comeback reignites title race as Neville issues warning to Mikel Arteta and Arsenal after late Haaland winner

Gary Neville sends a strong title warning to Arsenal following Manchester City’s dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Liverpool at Anfield, which reignited the Premier League title race and increased pressure on Mikel Arteta’s side.

City’s late turnaround cut Arsenal’s lead at the top and sent a clear signal across the league: the chase is officially back on.

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Liverpool looked in control after Dominik Szoboszlai fired in a stunning first-half free-kick to give the Reds the lead. Anfield roared as Jurgen Klopp’s side pushed for a decisive victory that would have damaged City’s title hopes.

But Pep Guardiola’s team refused to fold.

Bernardo Silva struck in the 84th minute after a defensive lapse to level the match. Momentum swung instantly.

Deep into stoppage time, Alisson fouled Matheus Nunes in the box. Erling Haaland stepped up and calmly converted the 93rd-minute penalty to complete the turnaround and secure a dramatic 2–1 win.

City even thought they had a third goal through Rayan Cherki, but VAR disallowed it. Moments later, Szoboszlai saw red for denying Haaland a clear goalscoring chance in a chaotic finale.

Gary Neville’s Message to Arsenal

Commentating on Sky Sports, Neville delivered a brutal assessment of what the result means for the title race.

“Ten minutes ago the title race was done. It was now or never for Man City — and they’ve taken it.”

He warned Arsenal directly:

“City have grabbed their moment. They’ve sent a signal. If you want to enter the title race, that’s how you do it.”

Neville highlighted the pressure shift on Arsenal:

“They could be within three points by Wednesday. That puts pressure on Arsenal. This is what champions do.”

Title Race Pressure Shifts Back Onto Arsenal

The result reduced Arsenal’s lead to six points, with Manchester City holding a game in hand. What looked like a controlled title run now feels like a genuine chase again.

Had Liverpool held on, Arsenal’s advantage could have stretched to nine points. Instead, City’s comeback has flipped the momentum.

Neville described it simply:

“They’ve entered the title race in style.”

This was City’s first Anfield win in front of fans since 2003. More importantly, it resets the psychology of the title race.

Momentum matters. Belief matters. Pressure shifts matter.

And now, all three are moving back towards Manchester City.

For Arsenal, the message is clear:
There is no margin for error anymore.

Arsenal’s Response Will Define the Title Race

Mikel Arteta’s side remain in control of their destiny. But City’s Anfield victory removes the cushion of comfort.

Every fixture now carries weight. Every dropped point becomes dangerous and every win becomes a statement.

Gary Neville’s warning wasn’t hype — it was experience talking.

The champions are coming.

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