Gary Neville told Diego Forlan he would be 'remembered for years' after scoring two goals for Manchester United against Liverpool.
07.03.2022 - 11:49 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Gary Neville has still backed Manchester United to finish in the top four this season despite the Reds suffering a hammering at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
Kevin De Bruyne grabbed a brace in the first half either side of a Jadon Sancho equaliser to give the Blues the advantage at half-time. In the second half, Riyad Mahrez extended City's lead with two goals of his own to ensure the bragging rights remain with Pep Guardiola's side.
Speaking on Sky Sports after the game, the former United full-back still backed his old club to finish in the Champions League places. He said: "I still think United could do it.
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"I just don't trust Arsenal fully. I think it would be brilliant for Mikel Arteta and Arsenal if they did it those young players it would be fantastic.
"But, I do think they have got some big games still to play. I think Manchester United have still got to go to Arsenal as well, there is a long way to go and United could still do it."
The Gunners leapfrogged the Reds this afternoon following a 3-2 victory at struggling Watford. Arsenal now sit fourth on 48 points, one point above United but having played three games less than the Old Trafford side.
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