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Gary Neville delivers verdict on Kane, Vardy, Aubameyang and Abraham with Firmino message

Gary Neville says Liverpool's Roberto Firmino would be the first striker on his teamsheet if he had to pick any forward in the Premier League.

The Brazilian has been a massive hit since his move to Anfield from Hoffenheim, and is continuing to play a key role in the Reds' success.

Firmino has started 11 of Liverpool's 12 Premier League matches this season, scoring three goals and providing four assists.

Leicester's Jamie Vardy currently leads the goal scoring charts this season with 11 goals with Chelsea's Tammy Abraham second on 10.

But former Manchester United defender Neville is adamant he would not pick any other striker over Firmino at present.

Speaking on commentary during Liverpool's clash with Manchester City on Sky Sports, Neville said: "If I was going to pick one centre-forward for my team in the Premier League, it would be Roberto Firmino."

The 28-year-old started for Jurgen Klopp's side in their clash against City at Anfield, with the Reds winning 3-1 to increase their lead over Pep Guardiola's side to nine points.

Goals from Fabinho, Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane gave Liverpool a comfortable three goal lead, before Bernardo Silva pulled one back in the second half.

Salah's first half goal sparked controversy after some replays appeared to show that the Egpytian may have been marginally offside as the ball was played into the box.

VAR did check Salah's header at the Stockley Park HQ, and the PGMOL released a brief statement that said: "VAR checked for possible offside, and confirmed that the Salah goal was correct."

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