Overview

• Working for Sky Sports, Neville audibly celebrated after Harry Maguire headed in Bruno Fernandes’ cross to seal Manchester United’s 2-1 win at Anfield.
• Critics on social media called the reaction unprofessional, with posts claiming he “forgot he was on Sky” and dubbing him a “United ultra.”
• Supporters defended the display of emotion, arguing that passion enhances broadcasts and pointing to perceived double standards with club legends in the booth.
• Reports highlighted Neville’s 2022 acknowledgment that he was “slightly unprofessional” when praising Hannibal Mejbri during a Liverpool–United match.
• After the game Neville said the result could be a turnaround for manager Ruben Amorim and urged the team to build consistency in the coming weeks.