Manchester United legend Gary Neville has revealed he "snapped" at Liverpool supporters following their Premier League title triumph on Sunday.
The Sky Sports pundit made a hasty exit from Anfield after Liverpool's emphatic 5-1 victory over Tottenham secured the title.
Neville abandoned his usual post-match podcast duties as the atmosphere turned hostile, facing further confrontations outside the stadium and on his drive home.
Footage released by Liverpool's official club commentary showed the 50-year-old rushing to leave his position in the gantry immediately after the final whistle.
Gary Neville admitted he had to escape Anfield after Liverpool won the title
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"At the end of the game, I normally do a podcast but I made the decision partway through, it was getting a bit fruity up where I was in the gantry," Neville explained on the It's Called Soccer podcast.
"The security guard was with me, I got my backpack literally as the final whistle went and Peter [Drury] usually throws to me but they agreed that I wouldn't have to speak," he continued.
Neville and his security managed to escape quickly through the concourse, beating the crowds.
However, his relief was short-lived. "What I didn't then imagine was the carnage and people outside and I got absolutely abused," he admitted.
"I snapped at a couple of people as well to be fair," Neville revealed, describing the confrontations.
The former defender's ordeal continued on his journey home. "A guy on the M60 on the way home, honestly, I've never been aggressive in my life but if I could have pulled over..."
"It wasn't a great last half hour after the game. It was a bit old school," he added.
The confrontation came on a particularly painful day for Neville, as Liverpool's victory brought them level with Manchester United on 20 league titles.
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Liverpool thumped Tottenham 5-1 on Sunday to win their first Premier League title since 2020PAArne Slot's side secured the championship with four games to spare, ending Manchester City's dominance at the summit of English football.
The result has significant implications for the rivalry between the two most successful clubs in English football history.
Despite his personal feelings, Neville acknowledged the achievement professionally. "I didn't enjoy it but professionally, it's a great achievement," he said.
"I knew I was always going to be there on Sunday but it's over and done with now."
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PAThe pundit referenced Sir Alex Ferguson's approach to such situations: "When we lost the league to Arsenal or Chelsea, he was always very gracious and we had to be."
This is not the first time Sky Sports pundits have faced hostility from fans at football grounds.
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane was headbutted following Arsenal's 3-1 victory over Manchester United at Emirates Stadium in September 2023.
The Irishman was also involved in a heated exchange after Ruben Amorim's first game in charge of United at Ipswich Town earlier this season.
