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      Gary Neville open to signing petition getting HIMSELF banned from commentating on Arsenal matches for Sky Sports

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      GARY NEVILLE joked he would be willing to sign a petition banning HIMSELF from commentating on Arsenal matches. The former Manchester United defender, 47, is one of the main men with the microphone for Sky Sports.
      Arsenal fans are fed up with Gary Neville on commentary for their matchesCredit: Getty
      The Gunners restored their lead at the top by beating his beloved Man UtdCredit: Getty

      But with his connections to the Red Devils, some viewers reckon he can slip into being biased.
      And during Arsenal’s dramatic 3-2 win over Neville’s beloved United on Sunday, a Twitter account suggested the idea of a Neville embargo when the Premier League leaders play live on Sky.
      The Arsenal Therapy Show tweeted: “Like this tweet if you would sign a petition to have @GNev2 banned from commentating on Arsenal games.”
      The post has received more than 17,000 likes already.
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      And it got further traction when Neville brilliantly retweeted it and quipped: “I will sign it đŸ™‹đŸ»â€â™‚ïž!
      “Thought I was fair yesterday as well 😂”
      The tweet prompted a mix of comments in the replies below.
      One said: “Thought Gary was very fair yesterday, had excitement in his voice for Arsenal’s goals which I found refreshing.”
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      Another wrote: “A tricky job to pull off with your love and emotions towards United, Gary. In all honesty, you did alright and take the banter well. Credit to you.”
      But a third added: “Honestly I don’t knock you, you are a true United fan but watching an important match with the commentator a passionate United fan came through badly, no matter how hard you tried.”
      Neville understandably got excited when Marcus Rashford blasted in his smart opener before Arsenal hit back through Eddie Nketiah and Bukayo Saka’s stunner.
      Lisandro Martinez levelled it up with a looping header but Nketiah grabbed a last-gasp winner to restore Arsenal’s five-point lead at the top if the table.
      A video of Neville allegedly reacting to Nketiah’s flick in the 90th minute spread on social media – but the commentator confirmed the footage was from a different day.
      But even after racking up a staggering 50 points by the halfway mark of the season, Neville still does not believe Arsenal will be lifting the Premier League trophy by the end of May.
      He said: “I don’t see them going on to win the league.
      “I think Manchester City will win the league because I just think they’ve got a special run in them.
      “I think that at a point in the season Arsenal will lose one or two matches and City will be right on their shoulders and it will become very difficult for them.
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      “But they could win the league. And to be honest with you, to say they could win the league… I thought they would be nowhere near winning the league, Arsenal, I can’t believe they’re in the chat.
      “The fact they’re in the chat of winning the league is incredible so it’s not a negative thing for me to say I think City will win the league because that’s what we all said probably at the start of the season.” More

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      ‘I don’t know if it’s going to turn nasty this’ – Arsenal fans target Man Utd icon Gary Neville after Emirates win

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      GARY NEVILLE feared things could get a “little bit nasty” after Arsenal supporters attempted to hijack his podcast on Sunday.The former Manchester United captain was at the Emirates to cover the Gunners beating his old club 3-2 to move five points clear.
      Gary Neville was left fearing the worst after a run-in with Arsenal fansCredit: Sky Sports
      The Sky Sports pundit, 47, had last week predicted that Mikel Arteta’s side would not be crowned Premier League champions this season.
      He predicted that Man City would pip them and that United would eventually finish second.
      But as he was filming his latest episode of his Sky Sports podcast with Martin Tyler in the gantry after full-time, things got a little worrying for the ex-England defender.
      As he was speaking, a supporter shouted something at Neville over his shoulder, leading to him saying: “I think there’s some Arsenal fans having a little bit of a pop.”
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      He then turned around and said: “You alright, lads? Are Arsenal going to win the league?
      “I don’t think you will! But that’s life! But you’re having a great season, well done.”
      Both Neville and Tyler started laughing, but the former’s tone soon changed as fans continued to shout at him.
      He said: “I don’t know whether it’s going to turn a little bit nasty, this, from a little bit of good humour.”
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      Neville managed to keep his composure as a fan dangled a scarf directly behind him before his hecklers eventually departed and allowed him to continue.
      It comes just a week after Neville stated his belief that Arsenal’s charge to the title would soon collapse.
      He told Sky Sports: “They won’t win the league. Manchester City will win the league, and I think Man Utd will finish second, and I know that will annoy Arsenal fans.
      “I think at some point Man City will hit a run. Once they do, they’ve got to play Arsenal twice. At some point, there will be a very difficult period for Arsenal this season.
      “Is it conceivable that Arsenal are going to continue as they are? I don’t think it is.”
      Over 16,000 supporters have now liked a tweet from “The Arsenal Therapy Show” calling for Neville to be banned from the Emirates.
      But after noticing the numbers, Neville was a good sport this morning and replied on Twitter: “I will sign it. Thought I was fair yesterday as well.” More

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      Mikel Arteta’s brilliant response to being yellow carded during Sky Sports interview after Arsenal win over Man Utd

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      MIKEL ARTETA gave a hilarious response when he was asked about his yellow card during Arsenal’s 3-2 win over Man Utd.The Spaniard, 40, was cautioned during the first half on Sunday after furiously remonstrating when Bukayo Saka was fouled by Luke Shaw.
      Mikel Arteta was in a jovial mood after his side’s win over Man UtdCredit: Sky Sports

      His reaction to the question about his yellow card was loved by Arsenal fansCredit: Sky Sports
      But after the game, when his team had restored their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League table, he appeared to see the funny side of the incident.
      Sky Sports’ Geoff Shreeves asked the Arsenal boss: “Can you complain about the yellow card you received?”
      To which he bluntly replied: “I don’t think so”.
      Shreeves then pressed for a bit more, asking: “Need to learn a little bit from that?”
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      Before Arteta responded: “You can always get better in life, innit?”
      And the Arsenal faithful were loving their manager’s response to his touchline antics.
      One said: “My man went from Spanish to London road within seconds”.
      Another added: “I love his response 😂😂😂. Yes gaffer, we can always get better in life 😂😂 next question pls???”
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      A third said: “My manager đŸ€Ł can take him outta London but can’t ever take the London outta him. Class. COME. ON. YOU GUNNERS! 🔮âšȘïžđŸ‘đŸ»”.
      And a fourth responded: “Following in the footsteps of Hector Bellerin. 😍 That Spanish/Cockney slang is something else. 😂😂😂 #MyManager”.
      Arsenal’s five-point advantage over Man City comes as the Gunners reach the midway point of their season.
      Arteta’s men also have a game in hand on the defending champions – who they host on February 15.
      And Arsenal face Man City at the Etihad on Friday in the fourth-round of the FA Cup.
      They also still have to travel to Pep Guardiola’s men in the Premier League – a fixture which is scheduled for April 26. More

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      Sky Sports mocked over shocking Wout Weghorst body double as Man Utd ace Photoshopped for team line-up graphic

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and their fans were reportedly left in stitches at an error from Sky Sports concerning their new signing Wout Weghorst.The Dutch striker joined the Red Devils on loan from Burnley earlier this month.
      Sky Sports amusingly used this shocking Photoshop for Wout WeghorstCredit: Sky Sports
      Eagle-eyed fans were quick to spot it before the last two matches the striker playedCredit: Getty
      The 30-year-old made his debut during last Wednesday’s 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace.
      And he led the line for them on Sunday as they suffered a crushing 3-2 defeat to rivals Arsenal at the Emirates.
      However, the Daily Mail has claimed United were left in “bemusement” by Sky Sports, who showed both matches live, and their botched effort.
      Prior to the Palace clash, the TV company doctored up a photo of Weghorst in the club’s colours to show on their starting line-up graphic.
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      That is despite United reportedly providing them with everything they needed to show a genuine one.
      But instead of using a real one, Sky instead used photo-editing software and super-imposed the striker’s head onto someone else’s body.
      And many eagle-eyed fans believe that the mystery body, visibly a lot smaller than the 6ft 5in forward, was in fact former United ace Juan Mata, who is now at Galatasaray in Turkey.
      They were also seen wearing Nike boots – with Weghorst sponsored by adidas.
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      Sky responded to the Mail’s report by saying they needed to capture the imagery themselves.
      And they added there was not enough time for them to do so before the Palace game.
      However, the same image was also used before the clash with Arsenal.
      They also allegedly refused to inform United of the body “double” used as fans quickly spotted their error.
      One tweeted: “That Wout Weghorst graphic on Sky Sports is the most obvious photoshop ever!”
      Another wrote: “They’ve done Weghorst dirty with that photoshop job there Sky.”
      As a fellow fan asked: “Why did sky Photoshop an old picture of Weghorst on a 5’8 body?” More

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      Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Smith EXACT ring walk time confirmed – what start time are pair in ring tonight?

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR faces his next match-up in the ring this weekend as he takes on Liam Smith.The 33-year-old was last in action in February 2022, beating Liam Williams via lopsided unanimous decision.
      Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Smith both weighed in at 159lbsCredit: Reuters
      But now he takes on Smith, who twice beat Williams himself earlier on in his career.
      Eubank Jr and Smith have shared a feisty build-up to their fight so far and are sure to deliver on the night.
      The undercard is stacked with action as well as Joseph Parker returns in an action clash against Jack Massey.
      The event is taking place at the AO Arena in Manchester and will cost ÂŁ19.95 to watch on Sky Sports Box Office.
      What time are the ring-walks?
      Eubank Jr and Smith will make their walk to the ring at around 10.15pm UK time.
      The co-main event of the evening is Richard Riakporhe vs Krysztof Glowacki and that should get underway from around 9pm.
      The event will get going from 7pm on Sky Sports Box Office.
      You can live stream the event from the Sky Sports Box Office app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
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      Apple TV ‘enter fight for Premier League rights as they prepare to go to war with Sky Sports and BT Sport’

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      APPLE TV are reportedly preparing a bid for the rights to screen Premier League action.The top-flight’s current rights deal domestically is with Sky Sports and BT Sport.
      Apple TV are readying a bid to screen Premier League footballCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      However, that three-year package expires in 2025.
      That means that the tender process for the next set of rights is due to begin later this year.
      Now the Daily Mail states that a new rival is preparing a bid.
      And they claim that Apple TV’s offer could “transform the way” that the Premier League is broadcast on these shores.
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      The “tech giant are looking to increase their live football coverage”.
      They have already secured a ten-year contract, which begins in February, to broadcast Major League Soccer from the USA.
      Apple TV have also dabbled previously with the Premier League when making their recent The War for Football documentary about the failed European Super League breakaway.
      A number of English clubs, such as Chelsea’s Todd Boehly, are now owned by Americans.
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      And they are certain that the current ÂŁ5.1billion over three years for the current rights are undervalued.
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      They are hoping that the interest of US tech companies will now “drive up the price” of the next rights deal.
      Sky Sports have dominated Premier League coverage since gaining exclusive rights to screen the competition when it was formed in 1992.
      But a huge offer from Apple TV, who have the financial muscle to challenge them, would provide a huge threat to their stranglehold on the broadcasting of the top-flight. More

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      Watch World Cup joker Emi Martinez gatecrash Sky Sports interview to kiss Aston Villa scorer Leon Bailey

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      EMIL MARTINEZ gatecrashed teammate Leon Bailey’s post-match interview with Sky Sports last night to plant a kiss on the Aston Villa goalscorer.The goalkeeper hit the headlines last month after helping Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar with crucial saves in their shoot-out victory over France.
      Aston Villa’s Emi Martinez was pumped up after the win over Leeds UnitedCredit: AP
      “It was really great to see the team be there for each other” 🙌Leon Bailey and Ashley Young reflect on a big win for Aston Villa with a brief cameo from Emi Martinez 😅 pic.twitter.com/quL1dhmyoG— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) January 13, 2023

      He returned to club action earlier this month after being granted time off to return to his homeland and celebrate that success with his international colleagues.
      The 30-year-old was back in Villa’s side for the 1-1 draw with Wolves on January 4.
      But he returned to winning ways at club level yesterday as they defeated Leeds United 2-1 in the Premier League.
      Winger Bailey, 25, neatly finished off a swift counter-attack to give the hosts an early lead at Villa Park.
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      Emiliano Buendia headed home midway through the second period to double that advantage before Patrick Bamford’s late strike for Leeds set-up a nervy finish.
      But Martinez and his pals held on to claim the crucial three points, and the ex-Arsenal stopper’s joy was on full display afterwards.
      Bailey and teammate Ashley Young were being interviewed on the pitch live on Sky Sports when the South American marched up behind them.
      He grabbed Bailey then planted a smacker right on the goalscorer’s head as they were mid-conversation.
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      Martinez, who has splashed out ÂŁ20,000 on a guard dog used by the US Navy Seals to protect his medal and family, caused a furore moments after collecting the Glove Glove award after La Abliceleste’s World Cup triumph by putting the trophy to his crotch and thrusting it forward.
      His antics back in Buenos Aires then sparked more controversy after he goaded France’s Kylian Mbappe by holding a baby doll with the star’s face on it during the victory parade. More

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      Micah Richards forced to pull out of Sky coverage of Chelsea vs Man City with illness reveals Jamie Carragher

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      MICAH RICHARDS allegedly had to pull out of Sky Sports’ coverage for tonight’s match between Chelsea and Manchester City due to sickness.The much-loved pundit, 34, has become a huge hit with supporters since hanging up his boots to try his hand at punditry.
      Micah Richards missed Man City’s win at Chelsea on Sky Sports due to illnessCredit: Sky Sports
      The former England defender, who represented Man City, Fiorentina and Aston Villa as a player, is a regular for both BBC and Sky Sports.
      He was due to watch his old employers, who beat Chelsea 1-0 on Thursday night, at Stamford Bridge.
      However, with just around 12 minutes of normal time to go, Jamie Carragher confirmed Richards was absent due to illness.
      The Liverpool legend was commentating on the game, and he wished his colleague a speedy recovery.
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      And it did not take long for a host of Richards’ own fan base to take to Twitter to offer their own well wishes.
      One wrote: “Get well soon @MicahRichards!”
      Along with a love heart emoji, another tweeted: “Feel better soon @MicahRichards.”
      While another added: “Sorry to hear you’re not well, great result! Get well soon my favourite pundit. Come on you Blues.”
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      It comes after Richards fired a warning to football’s budding superstars over the dangers of becoming rich overnight by revealing his worrying spending habits as a youngster.
      The retired defender-turned-Sky Sports pundit burst onto the scene at Manchester City in 2005 – signing a big-money contract in the same year – aged just 17.
      Richards revealed he came into so much money overnight he impulsively spent it.
      The fan-favourite pundit bought supercars, a luxury mansion in the footballers’ paradise of Hale and even splashed out over ÂŁ100,000 on a single night out. More