![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/sir-alex-ferguson-and-gary-neville-in-agreement-on-aston-villa-despite-jamie-carragher-mockery/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/1_GettyImages-1139977199.jpg&description=Manchester United legends Sir Alex Ferguson and Gary Neville have praised Aston Villa, despite their 5-1 defeat to Newcastle on the opening weekend of the Premier League season Sir Alex Ferguson and Gary Neville are expecting big things from Aston Villa this season, despite Unai Emery's side losing 5-1 to Newcastle in their Premier League opener. Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, who is the most successful manager in Premier League history, claimed Villa "played fantastic football and just lost to bad goals" against Newcastle. Speaking on NBC Sports, Ferguson said: "To be honest with you, I watched Aston Villa and I can't believe the scoreline. "Honestly, Aston Villa played fantastic football and just lost to bad goals.Newcastleare going to be very difficult to beat, in their own ground in particular, and their manager has done a great job there. "It's a surprising game, football. You can play teams off the pitch and not score - that's what Aston Villa did." And ex-United defender Neville has tipped Villa to secure a top-six finish and qualify for the Europa League ahead of Newcastle. Neville was making his predictions for the new season on Monday Night Football alongside Jamie Carragher and Karen Carney, who both backed Newcastle to finish sixth instead. Explaining his decision, Neville said: "It's bold isn't it. To be honest with you I thought Newcastle were sensational on Saturday, but you're predicting things you don't know are going to happen. "I think Newcastle could have a really good run in the Champions League and are the type of team that could catch teams off guard. I think the Champions League really does consume you, particularly if you get to the knock out phases. The Premier League kick-off is on August 12. You can sign up for 18 months now for a cut price deal which will mean you'll see all the Premier League action throughout the 2023/2024 season as it unfolds. From £20 a month "Your players' heads turn. We saw Newcastle players' head){kind=link}
Manchester United legends Sir Alex Ferguson and Gary Neville have praised Aston Villa, despite their 5-1 defeat to Newcastle on the opening weekend of the Premier League season
Sir Alex Ferguson and Gary Neville are expecting big things from Aston Villa this season, despite Unai Emery’s side losing 5-1 to Newcastle in their Premier League opener.
Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, who is the most successful manager in Premier League history, claimed Villa “played fantastic football and just lost to bad goals” against Newcastle. Speaking on NBC Sports, Ferguson said: “To be honest with you, I watched Aston Villa and I can’t believe the scoreline.
“Honestly, Aston Villa played fantastic football and just lost to bad goals.Newcastleare going to be very difficult to beat, in their own ground in particular, and their manager has done a great job there.
“It’s a surprising game, football. You can play teams off the pitch and not score – that’s what Aston Villa did.” And ex-United defender Neville has tipped Villa to secure a top-six finish and qualify for the Europa League ahead of Newcastle.