Neville asks to step back from Man City commentary duty

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 12:06 · Archive

Gary Neville has asked Sky Sports to remove him from commentary on Manchester City matches while the club appeals its guilty verdict for serious breaches of the Premier League's financial rules. Neville made the request on Sky Sports Super Sunday, saying it is difficult to fully praise City's performances with the verdict hanging over them. 'To come and win at Anfield is really difficult, we should be eulogising over them without a but or any hesitation, but there is that thing in the back of your mind,' he said.

City defeated Liverpool 3–0 at Anfield on Sunday, their first match since being found guilty of all charges by an independent commission last month. Neville said he would be 'absolutely delighted' to be taken off City's matches for the next few months until the appeals process concludes.

The i Paper suggests that Neville's reaction to City's win has not necessarily matched public sentiment, noting that fans of other clubs outside the established elite appeared to enjoy City's show of defiance on the day.

How it is being reported

• Gary Neville asks to be 'taken off' Man City's matches by Sky Sports, leaving Liam Gallagher to mock the 'cry baby', telling him 'take your Scouse mate with you'Gary Neville has urged his Sky Sports bosses to 'take him off' commentary duty for Man City matches as the fallout from the club's seismic guilty verdict continues to cast a shadow on the league.Daily Mail Sport · 12 Oct, 11:58
• Gary Neville is wrong about Man City – and Sky Sports should know betterThe broadcaster that made millions from their success faces an impossible dilemmaThe i Paper · 12 Oct, 07:00

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