Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville has heaped praise on Trent Alexander-Arnold’s exceptional passing display during Liverpool’s Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur.
The Sky Sports co-commentator was left in awe of the Liverpool right-back’s ability to distribute the ball across the North London pitch.
Alexander-Arnold’s performance in the first half drew immediate attention from Neville, who was particularly impressed by the defender’s range of passing as Liverpool looked to break down Tottenham’s defence.
Ten minutes into the match, Alexander-Arnold showcased his exceptional skill with a remarkable pass to Mohamed Salah, prompting Neville to exclaim: “The pass is brilliant. To get the ball into that space was literally amazing.”
Trent Alexander-Arnold was compared to David Beckham and Steven Gerrard
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The Liverpool defender’s brilliance continued as he delivered a pinpoint cross that found Luis Diaz for the opening goal.
“The cross is something else. It’s precision,” Neville noted on Sky Sports.
The former Manchester United captain was particularly emphatic about Alexander-Arnold’s crossing accuracy, stating: “There are very few players I’ve seen in Premier League history that can land it on a sixpence like that with that accuracy. It’s absolutely perfect.”
In a remarkable comparison, Neville placed Alexander-Arnold among an elite group of Premier League legends known for their passing ability.
“De Bruyne, Beckham, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Gerrard maybe in his prime,” were the names Neville listed when discussing players capable of such precise crossing.
The comparison to Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne, United legend David Beckham, and Liverpool icon Steven Gerrard highlighted the exceptional level at which Alexander-Arnold was performing.
Liverpool’s dominant first-half performance was marked by several impressive goals beyond Alexander-Arnold’s contributions.
Alexis Mac Allister found the net with a header after Dominik Szoboszlai’s flick into the air.
Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold was in fine form
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James Maddison managed to pull one back for Tottenham after dispossessing Mac Allister.
The Reds extended their lead through Szoboszlai, who finished off a well-worked attack.
A victory in this match could prove crucial for Liverpool’s Premier League aspirations, with the potential to move four points clear of their rivals following Chelsea’s goalless draw with Everton earlier in the day.