And while Arne Slot began the Liverpool team's post-Jurgen Klopp era with a victory on Saturday, defeating Kieran McKenna's Ipswich Town 2-0, let us not forget that David Moyes's Manchester United tenure began with a 4-1 thumping of Swansea City at Wembley.
Gary Neville's preseason predictions have United ahead of their North West rivals simply because this is Liverpool's first season without the occasionally gurning, smiling German.
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Neville firmly believes that his beloved Red Devils, rather than the giants of Merseyside, have a better chance of qualifying for the Champions League.
However, the dismal Moyes tenure at Old Trafford and Unai Emery's difficulties at Arsenal without Arsene Wenger do not indicate that Slot will fail at Anfield. A robust team with a plenty of young talent and significant Premier League experience awaits him.
Neville, though, feels that Man United's own options now outperform Liverpool in the center of the pitch, especially after Liverpool lost out on Martin Zubimendi, another top midfield target.
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“If I look at Manchester United’s midfield players…,” Neville tells twistok.com
I do believe Liverpool has done incredibly well to extract the performance levels out of those three players—Wataru Endo, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Alexis Mac Allister.
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"I genuinely doubt that midfield will be able to hold up for the duration of the season. And I tip my hat to them if it happens once again.
"Well done. Incredible. Show me incorrect.
It may be said that Liverpool is still lacking a successor for the long-gone Fabinho, as Zubimendi rejected their efforts in the same manner as Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo did.
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The cynics will now counter that Man United is vulnerable at number six as well. Even if Casemiro played better against Man City and in Friday's 1-0 victory against Fulham, there is still reason for concern.
It may be said that Liverpool is still lacking a successor for the long-gone Fabinho, as Zubimendi rejected their efforts in the same manner as Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo did.
Manuel Ugarte deal progressing with PSG
The cynics will now counter that Man United is vulnerable at number six as well. Even if Casemiro played better against Man City and in Friday's 1-0 victory against Fulham, there is still reason for concern.
However, the signing of Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain could address that issue.
The negotiations appear to be going well. According to Fabrizio Romano, a loan agreement containing an obligation-to-buy clause in the contract of the hard-charging Uruguay international could be a means of reaching a settlement.
Neville, on the other hand, thinks Erik ten Hag has access to a deeper pool of information than Arne Slot does. especially if Scott McTominay, who was United's match-winning player so frequently last season, stays put.
"I believe Manchester United has superior midfield players," continues the eight-time Premier League champion. They have terrific guys in there, and I believe they have greater depth.
"Kobbie Mainoo, who is currently entering that, in addition to Casemiro. Mason Mount is there, as is (Bruno) Fernandes.
It may be said that Liverpool is still lacking a successor for the long-gone Fabinho, as Zubimendi rejected their efforts in the same manner as Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo did.
The cynics will now counter that Man United is vulnerable at number six as well. Even if Casemiro played better against Man City and in Friday's 1-0 victory against Fulham, there is still reason for concern.
The midfield lineup for Man United was a complete disaster the previous season.
However, it was evident that progress had been made against City and Fulham, with Casemiro appearing stronger and more fit, a pressing monster in Mount back to full strength, and Mainoo now firmly established as a first-team regular.
Ugarte's presence would represent yet another positive development.
