Gary Neville's live commentary during Arsenal's Premier League encounter with Liverpool has generated 576 complaints to broadcasting regulator Ofcom, making it the most complained-about transmission of 2026 thus far.
The former Manchester United defender sparked the backlash whilst working as a Sky Sports co-commentator during last week's goalless draw at the Emirates Stadium.
Viewers took exception to Neville's remarks regarding Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli, with the pundit expressing astonishment that Liverpool players had not "absolutely whack" the Brazilian winger following a controversial incident late in the match.
Ofcom confirmed the complaints related specifically to Neville's on-air comments.
Gary Neville's commentary saw 576 complaints to Ofcom
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The flashpoint occurred in the dying moments of the contest when Martinelli attempted to shove Bradley, who was lying injured by the touchline, off the field of play.
Neville responded with evident fury during the broadcast, stating: "You can't push him off the pitch.
"You cannot do that. That is so poor. An apology is needed.
"Bradley is being stretchered off. I'm fuming with Martinelli to be honest."
The pundit continued: "I don't know how the Liverpool players didn't go over and absolutely whack him to be honest with you and take a red card. Absolutely disgraceful, that."
Gabriel Martinelli sparked fury with his actions in Arsenal's goalless draw with Liverpool | GETTYNeville was far from alone in his condemnation of the Arsenal forward's conduct.
Fellow Sky Sports pundit Roy Keane branded the behaviour "an absolute disgrace," adding: "I didn't like it.
"It happened to me when I was badly injured and a player stood over me, and it's not good."
Former Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge echoed the criticism, remarking: "It's disappointing to see.
"There's passion and there's being a winner, there's wanting to help your team-mates, but you've got to be respectful as a footballer."
Martinelli subsequently issued an apology via social media, explaining: "I really didn't understand he was seriously injured in the heat of the moment.
Gabriel Martinelli attempted to shove Conor Bradley off the pitch | SKYSPORTS"I want to say I'm deeply sorry for reacting."
The incident has proven costly for Liverpool, with Bradley now ruled out for the remainder of the season following successful surgery on his knee.
Martinelli, who received a yellow card from referee Anthony Taylor for his actions, faced a hostile reception during Arsenal's subsequent FA Cup fixture at Portsmouth.
Arsenal supporters have with fury towards Gary Neville following his comments during Sky Sports' coverage of Thursday's goalless draw against Liverpool at the Emirates
| SKYSPORTSThe 24-year-old silenced his critics in emphatic fashion, however, netting a hat-trick as the Gunners secured a 4-1 victory.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta defended his player after the Liverpool match, insisting Martinelli would never have pushed Bradley had he been aware of the severity of the injury.