Steven Gerrard’s reaction said it all.
The Liverpool legend joined Glenn Hoddle and Frank Lampard in the BT Sport studio on Sunday afternoon to preview the Community Shield, as well as the upcoming Premier League season.
Prior to Chelsea vs. Arsenal at Wembley, all three former England internationals were asked to predict how the campaign will play out.
There were the expected shows of bias, with Lampard picking former side Chelsea to retain the trophy and Gerrard reckoning Liverpool would be the Blues’ closest competitors in the title race.
2017/18 Premier League title predictions from the pundits:
Frank Lampard: Chelsea
Steven Gerrard: Man City
Glenn Hoddle: Man City👀 pic.twitter.com/oOkGeSdZVm
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) August 6, 2017
But as the predictions went further afield, Hoddle announced that he was so impressed with Everton’s summer spending that he could see the Toffees making the top six come next May.
Hoddle suggested that Everton, having undergone a serious personnel transformation over the past few weeks, might surprise a few fans.
Steven Gerrard shaking his head has Glenn Hoddle says Everton can push for top 6 football. 😂😂😂 He's not impressed one bit 😂 #BTSport #LFC pic.twitter.com/bMyPbmiAam
— Laurence Drewett (@LaurenceD89) August 6, 2017
It won’t shock you to learn that Gerrard disagreed.
Having joined Liverpool’s academy at the age of 9, an anti-Everton sentiment likely courses through the former captain’s veins and he was in disbelief at Hoddle’s suggestion.
Several supporters picked up on Gerrard’s subtle shake of the head and vacant stare as he made his disagreement clear for all to see on live television.
Hoddle thinks Everton could surprise a few people. Gerrard just looks down and shakes his head! Says it all about that statement by Hoddle
— Rob Walker (@robla73) August 6, 2017
https://twitter.com/Grahamgriff1/status/894172665342251008
Glenn Hoddle thinks Everton will get top 6, Steven Gerrard shakes his head in disgust 😂😂😂😂😂😂
— Paddy the Greek (@mattylad_92) August 6, 2017
https://twitter.com/DerKopite/status/894172027334123520
