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[Saba Sports News] According to British media reports, Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher have made a £5,000 bet on which team, Manchester United or Liverpool, will have a higher ranking this season, with the loser donating the money to a charity. In the opening match of the new Premier League season, Manchester United secured a 1-0 victory over Fulham at home. After Manchester United’s win over Fulham, Neville, Roy Keane, and Carragher discussed the bet. Keane stated that he would definitely not participate in the wager, while Neville expressed his interest in hearing Keane’s thoughts. Keane said, “I think Manchester United will win… (Carragher bursts into laughter)… provided their star players stay fit.” It is worth mentioning that during this ongoing summer transfer window, Manchester United, Tottenham, Arsenal, as well as Aston Villa, West Ham United, Bournemouth, and other teams have spent heavily to strengthen their squads. Any slight misstep from the Big Six teams could push them out of the European competition zone. On the other hand, Liverpool has yet to make any signings, and the thickness of their squad may struggle to cope with the demands of multiple competitions. How do the fans view this situation?