Gary Neville rubs salt in Liverpool wounds after final day heartbreak
Gary Neville could not help but rub salt in Liverpool’s wounds after they failed to win the Premier League title.
The former Manchester United defender, 47, sent out a tweet after Manchester City managed to claim silverware by beating Aston Villa. The Reds needed the Citizens to either draw or lose on the final day and for them to earn three points.
Though Jurgen Klopp’s side managed to beat Wolves 3-1, City came from behind to win 3-2 at the Etihad. And after the thrilling end to the season, Neville posted a picture of him from his playing days and his former boss, Sir Alex Ferguson, with the caption: "They’ll be trying for a long time son to do what we’ve just done."
The snap featured Neville and Ferguson after United had completed their historic treble back in 1999, which included Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League glory.
Liverpool do still have a chance to secure a treble of sorts with their Champions League final place following League Cup and FA Cup triumphs, but it isn't quite the same without the league title.
Neville and Ferguson enjoyed rich successes in the Premier League, winning 13 league titles during a golden era.
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Their fiercest rivals, Liverpool, meanwhile, have only enjoyed one Premier League title so far, with City dominating of late with four titles from five seasons.
Meanwhile, Neville, who was on pundit duty for Sky Sports, expressed his outrage after fans clashed with Villa goalkeeper Robin Olsen.
After Pep Guardiola's side were crowned Premier League champions, fans ran onto the pitch in jubilation – but the club then had to apologise following an incident involving an opposition player.
Their statement read: "Manchester City would like to sincerely apologise to Aston Villa goalkeeper Robin Olsen, who was assaulted after the final whistle at today’s match when fans entered the pitch.
"The Club has launched an immediate investigation and once identified, the individual responsible will be issued with an indefinite stadium ban."
It is the latest in a string of similar incidents at high-profile Premier League and Championship matches.
Neville said: "What is it happening?
"The last 30 years we've brought the fences down in English football and 99 times out of 100, the fans have respected the fact that you don't run on the pitch because they enjoy the family environment.
"We've obviously got far more children coming to the games, far more women coming to the games, and all of a sudden in these last few weeks and months, we've got these idiots not just running on the pitch but attacking players. What the hell are you doing?"
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