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    Fans in stitches as Sky Sports troll Gary Neville with old clip after Man Utd’s 7-0 drubbing at Liverpool

    FANS have been left in stitches as Sky Sports trolled Gary Neville by posting an old clip after Manchester United’s 7-0 defeat to Liverpool. His former club capitulated in the second-half at Anfield and on commentary the pundit slammed the performance as “appalling”.
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    Gary Neville has been brutally trolled by Sky SportsCredit: Reuters
    The clip reminds Gary Neville of his bad time at ValenciaCredit: YouTube: Sky Sports Retro
    This is not the first time Neville has been on the receiving end of a hammering by seven goals.
    When he was manager of Valenica, they lost by the same scoreline to a Barcelona side containing Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar.
    Sky Sports Retro YouTube channel gave him a timely reminder of the day, posting a video of him discussing the demolition on an old episode of Monday Night Football from years ago.
    In the clip, Neville is asked: “Gary, how does it feel to lose 7-0?”
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    He opens up on feeling helpless in the dugout while his team got ripped apart by Barca, calling the experience “terrible”.
    Fans found the timing of the upload hilarious, coming hours after Man Utd’s damaging loss to Liverpool on Sunday evening.
    One supporter said: “Kudos to the Sky Sports Retro team who went ‘don’t worry I have the perfect clip for today’.”
    Another joked: “Whoever runs this channel knew exactly what they were doing. You deserve a raise brother.”
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    A third reacted: “Whoever thought of this clip at Sky today is a legend.”
    More laughed: “There’s timing and then there’s this.”
    Soon after Neville’s 7-0 loss while in charge of Valenica, he was sacked, staying just 28 games and he was defeated 11 times.
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    Jeremy Clarkson collared by Martin Brundle as he attends F1 despite being infuriated by it ‘for years and years’

    JEREMEY CLARKSON was giddy with excitement ahead of the new Formula One season.This was despite his admission of it “infuriating” him for “years and years”.
    Jeremy Clarkson couldn’t contain his excitement attending an F1 raceCredit: SKY SPORTS F1
    But the ex-Top Gear host admitted he had infuriated by the sport in previous yearsCredit: SKY SPORTS F1
    Ahead of the season opener in Bahrain, Sky Sports presenter Martin Brundle resumed the tradition of his grid walk.
    His walk normally allows him to rub shoulders and grab a quick word from the host of celebrities and team members on the grid – sometimes to great comedic effect.
    And his walk in Bahrain was no different, as he spoke to Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa and Red Bull chief Christian Horner before speaking to Clarkson.
    After asking the ex-Top Gear host whether he should be “planting turnips” Clarkson spoke of his excitement to be back at an F1 race.
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    He said: “[The] First F1 race I’ve been to for years. It’s just so fantastic to be back. I adore Formula 1.
    “It was infuriating for years and years and now it’s back because they can follow one another and the aerodynamics are so much better.
    “My daughter is now a really big fan so I can talk to her about it. I can’t believe how big [the cars] have got! I’m just fizzing with excitement over it all.”
    The race would go on to be won by Max Verstappen, who produced a dominant display.
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    Sergio Perez came in second, while Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso claimed his 99th career podium after Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc retired.
    Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton could only muster a fifth-placed finish following Toto Wolff’s admission the Mercedes design concept may need to be scrapped.
    Team-mate George Russell came in seventh, while it was a day to forget for McLaren and Alpine’s Esteban Ocon.
    Lando Norris was forced to pit SIX times throughout the race due to engine issues, while F1 debutant Oscar Piastri was forced to retire early on.
    Ocon was handed a raft of penalties after twice incorrectly serving previous offences, compromising his race beyond repair.
    His first penalty came after he incorrectly slotted into his grid position at the start of the race before he failed to serve the penalty properly at a pit stop.
    The third offence came as he was found to be speeding in the pit lane.
    It saw the Frenchman equal Pastor Maldonado’s unenviable record for most race penalties in a single race, set at the Hungarian Grand Prix in 2015.

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    Roy Keane and Gary Neville made to eat their words after mocking Souness’ Liverpool vs Man Utd prediction

    ROY KEANE and Gary Neville both cheekily smirked as Graeme Souness backed Liverpool to beat Manchester United.But it was Souness who had the last laugh as the Reds handed United their biggest defeat in NINETY-TWO YEARS.
    🗣️ “I fully expect them [Liverpool] to turn up today, it’s a long time since I’ve been this confident about a Liverpool win against [Manchester] United.” Graeme Souness is backing a Liverpool victory today. 💪 pic.twitter.com/O8zm9apXBa— Football Daily (@footballdaily) March 5, 2023

    Graeme Souness is confident of a Liverpool victory
    Roy Keane and Gary Neville could barely contain their laughter
    Despite being unconvincing going into the match, Jurgen Klopp’s men hammered Ten Hag’s side 7-0 at Anfield.
    Before the match, Souness said on Sky Sports: “I think where Liverpool are right now, this game comes at the perfect time.
    “What an opportunity to put a marker down, to shut all the doubting Thomases up, and damage United.
    “I fully expect them to turn up today. And it’s a long time, Kelly, since I’ve been as confident about a Liverpool win against United as I am today.
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    “I just feel they’re going to turn up today.
    “I think they’ll be bang up for it today. This is a difficult place for United to come.”
    Keane and Neville struggled to contain their laughter by the end of Souness’ prediction, with the pair both tipping their former side to win.

    Neville suggested the game could go either way but had faith in his former team and expected Casemiro to play a big role.
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    He said: “This is a fortress. But United have got a tough bunch. I’ve got more faith in this group coming here than I have for many years.
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    “Get through that first half an hour and it’s anyone’s game.
    “I always feel Liverpool are really strong in that first part of the game but with Casemiro in the team which we know he will be today, I’ve got real faith in United.
    “He’s done something really special in that dressing room, obviously with the manager.”
    Ironically Man Utd did get through the first half hour, but then fell behind to Cody Gakpo’s goal on 43 minutes.
    A total capitulation would follow in the second half as Gakpo scored again, Darwin Nunez and Mo Salah netted doubles and Roberto Firmino capped things off with the seventh after some comical United defending. More

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    Liverpool hero Jamie Carragher takes hilarious pop at Gary Neville after Man Utd icon slammed Arsenal’s lack of leaders

    LIVERPOOL icon Jamie Carragher hilariously trolled Gary Neville following Arsenal’s comeback against Bournemouth. Despite conceding the second-fastest goal in Premier League history – 9.11 seconds to Philip Billing – Arsenal fought back to claim a last-gasp winner through Reiss Nelson.
    Jamie Carragher trolled Gary Neville after Arsenal’s comeback against BournemouthCredit: PA
    And following the game, Carragher took a pop at his Sky Sports colleague, who has been a vocal sceptic of Arsenal throughout the season.
    Taking to Twitter, Carragher posted a video with the caption: “Leadership on show 👀.”
    In the video, Neville is seen questioning the leadership credentials in the Arsenal squad, particularly summer signing Oleksandr Zinchenko.
    Indeed, one part of the video repeats audio of Neville saying: “Zinchenko’s not a leader,” with the Ukraine star leading a team-talk in the background.
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    Neville has repeatedly claimed Manchester City would catch the Gunners before the season’s end.
    However, despite faltering somewhat last month, Mikel Arteta’s outfit remain five points clear at the top of the table.
    Indeed, Neville even suggested his beloved Manchester United would finish above Arsenal last month.
    Owing to the confidence in his prediction, Neville has agreed a cheeky bet with a fan if Arsenal win their first league title since 2004.
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    A fan on Twitter told Neville to: “Shave his head bald on the Emirates pitch on the last day of the season for charity,” if they win it.
    This did not appeal to Neville, who instead offered an alternative by stating: “I will wear an Arsenal shirt saying champions for you my friend!”
    Neville then revealed a punishment lays in store for the Gooner if Arsenal falter, as he added: “But if you lose it you all grovel on here and say ‘Sorry Gary’.” More

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    SkySports F1 reporter Ted Kravitz blasts Mercedes driver George Russell for testing complaint

    GEORGE RUSSELL has been blasted by Sky Sports presenter Ted Kravitz.It comes after Mercedes star Russell suggested there was not enough testing time for the drivers to get ready to the new season.
    George Russell has complained about there not being enough testingCredit: Splash
    But Ted Kravitz has rubbished this claimCredit: Rex
    The 2018 F2 champion said: “I don’t think three days is enough, because you have got to remember from a driver’s perspective, that is one and a half days per driver.
    “We were fortunate to do the [filming days] last week, but had we not, that would have been getting on for 12 weeks out of the car from Abu Dhabi to Bahrain.
    “Could you imagine Rafael Nadal spending 12 weeks without hitting a ball and then going straight into the French Open with one and a half days of training? You know it just wouldn’t ever happen.”
    However, Kravitz has blasted this claim, insisting there is enough time for drivers to get to grips with their machinery.
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    He told Sky Sports F1 Vodcast: “[Russell] is a driver, so he wants more practice, which is valid.
    “The engineers want more [time] so they can do their engineering things, which is not valid.
    “It’s interesting because they will all get to the first race slightly undercooked, apart from Red Bull.
    “But it’s much better for us viewers, us fans, to get to the first race and have something going on rather than a procession.
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    “Anyone who said that ‘three days of testing was not enough’ is a fool, basically.
    “Because it was enough, there was loads of running, people doing three Grand Prix distances because the reliability was so good. So, it is fine.”
    Russell is in action alongside team-mate Lewis Hamilton hoping to add to his single race win from last season.
    The lights go out for the first race of the F1 season at 3pm tomorrow as the season kicks off in Bahrain.

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    Sky Sports viewers in hysterics as Gary Neville taunts miserable Ant & Dec in Wembley crowd after Man Utd beat Newcastle

    SKY SPORTS viewers were left in hysterics as Gary Neville poked fun at Newcastle fans Ant and Dec as they looked on miserably during the Carabao Cup final.The two Newcastle fans saw their side lose to the Red Devils 2-0 at Wembley Stadium.
    Ant and Dec look disconsolate as their beloved Newcastle are beaten in the finalCredit: Paul Marriott
    Declan Donnelly joined thousands of Newcastle fans who made the trip to WembleyCredit: Paul Marriott
    Ant and Dec were shown on Sky which prompted Neville and Carragher’s taunt
    Casemiro headed home the opener and the second went down as a Sven Botman own goal before the cameras found the television presenters in the stands.
    I’m A Celebrity hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly were then mocked by Neville and Jamie Carragher, who were both on commentator duty.
    The pair appeared on screen late in the game, with the scoreline reading 2-0 to Man Utd.
    Neville said: “I’m a celebrity,” and then Carragher responded with: “Get me out of here”.
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    It led to Man Utd fans joining in the fun on social media.
    One joked: “Ant and Dec researching for their new show ‘I’m a Geordie, get me out of here’.”
    Another tweeted them at full-time: “How was the cup final?”

    A third reacted: “Inject Ant & Dec’s tears into me.”
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    Man Utd fans revelling in the moment also had a laugh at Newcastle legend Alan Shearer, who looked just as glum as his former club’s wait for a major trophy goes on after 54 years.
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    Newcastle hero Alan Shearer was left stunned by Man Utd’s winCredit: Rex
    Gary Neville made a hilarious comment while commentating on the gameCredit: Getty
    Toon supporters’ weekend has not ended the way they hoped but they have enjoyed partying in London while in the capital.
    Thousands flocked to Trafalgar Square the day prior to the game and closer to home they tied up a huge flag to The Angel of the North in Gateshead.
    In the stadium, Newcastle fans stayed to the end applauding their team off the pitch and waving black and white flags until the final whistle. More

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    ‘I’m a bit worried’ – Gary Neville reveals why Jamie Carragher missed cab to Carabao Cup final in hilarious video

    MANCHESTER UNITED legend Gary Neville has revealed the hilarious reason as to why Jamie Carragher almost MISSED the cab to the Carabao Cup final this afternoon.The two Sky Sports pundits had planned to make the journey to Wembley Stadium together ahead of the crunch clash between United and Newcastle.
    Neville went live on Instagram while waiting for CarragherCredit: Instagram @gneville2

    However, Neville was left waiting when Carragher failed to show up on time.
    The United icon took to Instagram live to share the reason behind why his on-screen partner was late.
    And it left fans in stitches.
    Neville said: “You wouldn’t ordinarily get two lives from me in the same month let alone the same day, but we have some breaking news.
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    “So, we’ve been chasing down Jamie Carragher. We were supposed to leave at 12 o’clock. We’ve got a big game today, a cup final if you didn’t already know.
    “He’s just nowhere to be seen and I start to get a bit worried. Not that I get overly concerned about Carragher!
    “I rung his phone four times and he’s not answered. I ring our producer at Sky and he says ‘go back inside and call his room.’
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    Carragher eventually showed up lateCredit: Instagram @gneville2
    “So I go back inside, call his room and there’s no answer again.
    “Anyway, all of a sudden he rings me and says: ‘alright Gar?’ in his scouse accent.
    “I say: ‘where the f**k are you?!’
    “Then he says: ‘I’m in the spa!’
    “And I’m like: ‘you’re taking the p*ss mate.’ Jamie Carragher from Bootle, he’s in the sauna, he’s in the steam room, the hot tub.
    “I don’t know whether to laugh!”
    Carragher finally made his way to the car 10 minutes later, much to the relief of Neville, who joked: “You look like a Tory politician who’s just won an election!”
    Many fans have since hailed the live video as ‘the greatest live in history’.
    While waiting for Carragher, Neville continued to film the chaotic scenes that were occurring outside his hotel as a double decker bus attempted a three-point turn in the middle of a narrow street.
    Neville filmed the chaotic scenes on the street outside his hotelCredit: Instagram @gneville2
    He was then left stunned as Floyd Mayweather walked past
    He was also left speechless as boxing legend Floyd Mayweather walked past him and into the hotel.
    Neville said: “No word of a lie, it’s Floyd Mayweather. Floyd Mayweather just walked in past my hotel.
    “He just parked his car right in the middle of the road right in the way of the Whitehall number three bus which is struggling like mad.
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    “This is the best live video you’re ever going to see!”
    Neville and Carragher are both pundits on today’s Carabao Cup coverage on Sky Sports. More

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    Sky pundit Gary Neville shares hilarious video of him being abused by Wolves fans as Jamie Carragher offers advice

    GARY NEVILLE has shared a hilarious video of himself being abused by Wolves fans – as Jamie Carragher appeared to egg them on. The former Manchester United star was on punditry duties for the Friday night football as Fulham hosted Wolves.
    Neville was in good spirits even as Wolves fans made fun of himCredit: @gneville2
    Despite their side being in action, the Wolves supporters instead only had eyes for one Sky Sports punditCredit: @gneville2
    Neville’s colleagues, including presenter Kelly Cates (left), appeared to find the situation quite funnyCredit: Rex
    With the pre-match build-up done, Neville headed into the Craven Cottage TV studio with fellow analyst Karen Carney and presenter Kelly Cates.
    Carragher headed up the gantry to provide co-commentary.
    With the studio hanging above the away end, it did not take long for the travelling Wolves fans to spot Neville watching the match from the window.
    Supporters playfully serenaded the TV pundit with an unflattering chorus of “Gary Neville is a w*****”, which he duly took in excellent humour.
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    He recorded a video of the Wolves supporters facing his direction as they blasted out the song, before eventually turning the camera on himself to reveal a sheepish grin.
    A woman, possibly Carney or Cates, could be heard giggling in the background as the chants grew loud enough for even viewers at home and commentators Martin Tyler and Carragher to hear.
    The former Liverpool defender then brilliantly quipped: “Just let it breathe, Martin.”
    Carragher and Neville have developed a popular love-hate dynamic since the former arrived on Sky Sports and often have fun at the other’s expense.
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    As usual they were teamed-up to provide punditry for Friday Night Football and were treated to a decent game.
    Relegation-threatened Wolves made the far stronger start and took the lead through Pablo Sarabia.
    It was his first goal since joining from PSG last month.
    But Manor Solomon came off the bench to score for the third game in a row to grab a point for Fulham. More