Noel Gallagher's comment about Liverpool leaves him with egg on his face after title win

Liverpool's Premier League victory has ignited euphoric scenes at Anfield, with fans revelling in the joy of the club's second title. But lost in the jubilation is a once-confident voice from the past: .

The legend and lifelong fan is now facing the backlash of a prediction he made in 2019 that hasn't aged well at all. Never one to shy away from a dig, Gallagher took aim at relentless push for glory, confidently backing City to dominate under

"I think [City] will win four [titles in a row]," he said on before the 2019/20 season. "I can't see anyone getting anywhere near us next season. had the greatest season in their entire life [in 2018/19] and they still came second. It's too funny!"

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He continued: "I don't think Liverpool will get near us. I don't think anybody does. As long as Guardiola stays we will win the league every year."

But that bold forecast crumbled quickly. Liverpool surged to the title in 2020, finishing 18 points clear of City. Five years later, they've done it again - this time leaving an even larger gap between them and Guardiola's men.

Under guidance, the Reds didn't just win - they made a statement, defeating City 2-0 both home and away. The victory makes Liverpool only the fifth side to secure multiple Premier League trophies, joining the ranks of and City.

It also brings them level with United in total English top-flight titles. once vowed to "knock Liverpool off their f***ing perch," but the Reds are now within touching distance of taking that perch back.

Despite his ill-fated prediction in 2019, Gallagher was at it again in 2021, telling talkSPORT: "I think with Liverpool, their best years were spent getting [to the title]. Now they're there, I think they're done." To be fair, City did end up winning four consecutive titles as he had forecast. But writing off Liverpool? That came back to haunt him.

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