GARY NEVILLE admitted that he was not watching Liverpool’s win over Fulham despite being on commentary.
The pundit was on duty as the Reds ran out 3-1 winners over the Cottagers at Craven Cottage.
Neville, 49, however, did not speak during the final five minutes of the match as he was distracted.
The Manchester United legend was instead following his former side’s FA Cup semi-final against Coventry City.
The Red Devils had looked to have sealed their spot in the final before a late three-goal comeback from the Championship side forced extra time.
Victor Torp thought he had completed the fairytale for Coventry, only for Haji Wright to have been judged offside by VAR in the 121st minute.
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Man United went on to win the tie on penalties and Neville had his attention on the action at Wembley.
He apologised on Sky Sports after the full time whistle at Craven Cottage.
He said: “I’m sorry there was only Peter Drury actually watching Liverpool and Fulham for the last five minutes.
“I was like this up in the commentary box [hunched over], I don’t think I spoke.”
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Liverpool beat Fulham 3-1 thanks to goals from Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ryan Gravenberch and Diogo Jota.
Timothy Castagne netted am equaliser for Marco Silva’s side before the visitors dominated the second half.
The result has boosted Liverpool’s Premier League title challenge as they are now equal on points with leaders Arsenal.
Manchester City remain the favourites for the title, as they are only one point behind with a game in hand.
Victory his never been less glorious than this for Man Utd, says Dave Kidd
By Dave Kidd
PROBABLY only Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United could book a place in an FA Cup final while hanging their heads in shame.
Minutes after the final whistle of this ridiculous semi-final, Coventry’s magnificent underdogs were performing a lap of honour to their cheering fans — while most of United’s players and supporters had disappeared.
Then the Wembley PA system started blaring out ‘Glory, Glory Man United!’ and everybody started laughing out loud.
Victory has never been less glorious.
As a party-starter it, fell flat. As a stab at dark humour, it was sensational.
Even by United’s standards of low farce this was ridiculous.
Now even the unlikely scenario of a final victory over City is unlikely to save Ten Hag’s job.
After all, Louis van Gaal was axed days after United last won this competition in 2016 and his side were never as bad as this current lot.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
