Cameras captured the moment Gary Neville fell victim to the curse of the commentator in Liverpool‘s dominant victory over Manchester United.
Liverpool wasted little time in seizing control of the action in Sunday’s clash, and Luis Diaz capitalised on a mistake from Casemiro to put the Reds in front.
Another error from the Brazilian allowed Arne Slot‘s side to double their lead before the break, and the five-time Champions League winner was summarily hooked at half-time.
United desperately needed to find their footing after the restart, but things would ultimately only go from bad to worse against their bitterest of rivals.
As Jamie Carragher and Neville watched on from the gantry, the former United captain hailed Kobbie Mainoo‘s ability to remain cool under pressure early in the second half.
Cameras captured a hilarious moment of Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville on commentary in Man United’s loss to Liverpool
Neville hailed Kobbie Mainoo’s ability to keep the ball – just moments before he gave it away
Mohamed Salah converted seconds later to extend the visitors’ lead at Old Trafford
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‘Mainoo now is the deepest lying midfield player,’ Neville said. ‘He’s fine when he receives it in tight areas… he was.’
Before Neville could even finish his sentence the England international was bullied off the ball by Alexis Mac Allister, who found Dominik Szoboszlai to play in Mo Salah for Liverpool’s third.
As Sky Sports commentator Peter Drury hailed the Egyptian’s strike, Carragher could be seen barely containing his delight as he beamed from ear to ear.
Neville meanwhile sat back defeated, resting his head in his hand as the away end at Old Trafford erupted into celebration.
Despite there being more than half an hour remaining in Sunday’s clash, United never looked like making their way back into the game and frustrated supporters departed the stadium in droves before the full-time whistle.
Erik ten Hag’s side have now lost back-to-back Premier League games and the pressure on the Dutchman to deliver following significant investment has once again started to mount.
United have won just one of their opening three Premier League games of the new campaign
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