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Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville does not anticipate Aston Villa winning the Premier League this season, despite their impressive form.
On Sunday, Arsenal regained a two-point advantage in the Premier League following a narrow 1-0 victory against Everton.
The ex-England defender believes that Mikel Arteta’s team will 'extend their lead' in the title race in the New Year before finally securing a long-awaited championship.
Aston Villa triumphed over Manchester United 2-1 on Sunday, maintaining their third position in the Premier League, just one point behind Manchester City.
Neville expects Arsenal to claim the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years, despite Aston Villa emerging as unexpected title challengers in recent weeks.
Neville is not convinced that Unai Emery's side can win the title, asserting that only Arsenal and Manchester City are in contention for the Premier League crown.
Neville mentioned in his Sky Sports podcast, “I’m drawing a line beneath the top two. Aston Villa are not going to win the league. I would be astonished if that occurred. A lot would have to go wrong for Arsenal and Manchester City for Aston Villa to take the title.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Gary Neville believe Aston Villa won't win the Premier League?
Gary Neville believes that for Aston Villa to win the league, many things would need to go wrong for Arsenal and Manchester City, whom he sees as the only real contenders for the title.
What was the result of the match between Arsenal and Everton?
Arsenal won the match against Everton with a narrow score of 1-0, allowing them to regain the top position in the Premier League.
How did Aston Villa perform against Manchester United?
Aston Villa defeated Manchester United 2-1, which helped them maintain their third place in the Premier League standings.



