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Gary Neville has issued a Premier League title warning to Liverpool after Arsenal's dramatic 2-1 victory over Newcastle United on Sunday afternoon.
Gary Neville has ruled Manchester City out from winning the Premier League title after Arsenal beat Newcastle United and closed the gap on Liverpool at the top of the table.
The Gunners secured a dramatic 2-1 win against the Magpies at St James' Park as Gabriel Magalhaes struck in the 96th minute after Mikel Merino's equaliser cancelled out Nick Woltemade's opener.
The result catapulted Arsenal back into second position in the Premier League table and narrowed the deficit to leaders Liverpool to just two points.
Mikel Arteta's squad looked set to fall five points adrift before their breathtaking late resurgence, particularly after witnessing the reigning Premier League champions waste an opportunity to extend their advantage on Saturday during a dramatic injury-time loss at Crystal Palace.
Neville was captivated by Arsenal's comeback which came seven days after they had ceded ground to Arne Slot's team following their 1-1 stalemate with Manchester City, who demolished Burnley 5-1 on Saturday.
Having stated that Liverpool and Arsenal represent the sole contenders capable of claiming the championship this season, the Manchester United legend delivered a pointed caution to the Reds after the Gunners beat Newcastle.
"Mikel Arteta has got a brilliant squad," Neville said on his Sky Sports podcast. "He's got a brilliant squad. I think he's got the best squad in the league and maybe the best team in the league and I say that quietly because Liverpool are excellent.
"There's only two teams who can win this league – Liverpool and Arsenal – I don't think anyone else can.
"So I think it's a big moment. It's only September and it's ridiculous to be speaking like this as someone who experienced title races. But what you've got to do is send out some calling cards and some clear messages that you're there in the title race and I think that's what Arsenal have done today.
"A week ago the glass was half empty, now it's more than half full. Liverpool lose, Arsenal win in stunning fashion. They deserve it, they were the better football team.
"[Arteta] made really good subs, he started with a strong team. That will give them huge confidence. You shouldn't have swing weekends this early. But the Liverpool players sitting at home watching this will perhaps sink slightly."
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