Neville not out for revenge

23 October 2009 08:07
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Gary Neville says he would accept being beaten twice by Liverpool again this season, so long as Manchester United win the Premier League.[LNB] United meet arch-rivals Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday, live on Sky Sports 1 & HD1, with the Merseyside club having won both clashes last season.[LNB]However, United held off Liverpool to secure a third straight title by four points and Red Devils captain Neville would take a similar situation again.[LNB]"Liverpool may have beaten us twice in the league last season, but I wouldn't say we're looking for revenge," said Neville[LNB]"When the top teams play against each other it seems to go through cycles and teams have good results and bad results. [LNB]"We know anything can happen in these kind of games, so the main thing is not losing. [LNB]"The most important thing at the end of the season is winning the league and we're delighted that we won it last season. [LNB]"I suppose we'd rather lose both games again and win the league than beat Liverpool and not win the title." [LNB]RivalryLiverpool could fall 10 points behind United if they lose on Sunday, but Neville insists it would not be the end of Rafa Benitez's side's title dream.[LNB]He added: "They haven't had the best start to the season, but even if we beat them, it would be too early to write off their championship challenge. [LNB]"Teams can win six games on the run and they'll be back up there again."[LNB]Neville is likely to receive a hostile reception from the Liverpool supporters, and is happy to acknowledge the rivalry between the two clubs[LNB]"I don't get a great reception at Anfield I must say - I'm not their favourite son," continued Neville. [LNB]"No United players get a good reception at Anfield, but it's the same for their players at our ground and it is to be expected. [LNB]"I've never said I don't respect Liverpool. You have to respect a team that has been as successful as they have and has the history and tradition they have. [LNB]"But I'm a United fan and the rivalry is well documented. United fans want United to win and Liverpool to lose - and it's the same the other way."[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports