'I'm not changing my prediction' - Gary Neville admits he was wrong about Liverpool

Gary Neville has admitted Liverpool have started the season far stronger than he imagined - but has stood firm in his prediction of Arsenal to win the Premier League title.

Liverpool sit fourth in the Premier League after the final round of fixtures after they came from behind to secure a 2-2 draw at Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday afternoon. The Reds currently sit three points behind Tottenham Hotspur, who are leading the way heading into the October international break.

After also visiting Chelsea, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur so far this season Liverpool have suffered just one defeat so far this season, which came in controversial circumstances in North London last weekend.

And in light of such an impressive start to the campaign, Neville has admitted that Liverpool are one of two top-six sides who have surprised him this season

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"I'm not changing my predictions by the way for those of you who think I'm flip-flopping, I always keep my predictions the same," said the Sky Sports pundit on the Gary Neville Podcast. "But off what I've seen in eight to 10 weeks, Manchester United are a lot worse than I thought they were, Tottenham are a lot better than I thought they were, Liverpool are better than I thought they would be. That's probably the same as most people."

In relaying his predictions for the season, Neville backed Jurgen Klopp's side to finish ahead of Spurs but behind Manchester City and Arsenal, and later delivered a brutal verdict on his former club by insisting they will struggle to finish in the top five.

"I don't think Manchester