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Gary Neville: UCL Exit Against Bayern Will Give Liverpool EPL Title-Race Edge

Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville thinks Liverpool's Premier League title chances would be enhanced if they were to go out of the UEFA Champions League against Bayern Munich.

The Reds were knocked off the top of the table over the weekend, as they were only able to draw the Merseyside derby with Everton 0-0 on Sunday. Manchester City, who beat Bournemouth 1-0 on Saturday, are now a point clear of Jurgen Klopp's side.

Speaking about Liverpool's prospects of winning the Premier League, Neville said on his Sky Sports podcast that elimination in the Champions League last-16 may prove to be a blessing for the Reds:

"I'm going to say it: go out against Bayern Munich.