Gary Neville apologises after disastrous commentary stint during Burnley vs Man United

Since his retirement from sport, Gary Neville has become one of most recognisable commentators in England due to his association with Sky Sports. former Manchester United captain was on commentary duty again during Burnley vs Man United clash at Turf Moor, where Paul Pogba scored to send Red Devils on top of Premier League standings. While Neville was buzzing as his beloved club reached Premier League summit, his commentary was under scanner after some contentious calls. 

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Gary Neville commentary: Man United legend apologises after tricky night as presenter

While Manchester United fans celebrated ir position at top of table, Gary Neville found himself among trending subjects on Twitter for all wrong reasons. Some of Red Devils supporters on social media platform accused Neville of overcompensating for his association with club by suggesting some key decisions in game should have gone against ir players. former Man United captain appeared to make wrong call on a few contentious moments during hard-fought clash at Turf Moor, as Red Devils clinched a 1-0 win. 

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Man United left-back Luke Shaw landed himself in hot water after his tackle on Johann Berg Gudmundsson moments before Robbie Brady fouled Edinson Cavani at edge of box. Referee Kevin Friend intervened and after consultation with VAR awarded England international a yellow, while foul on Cavani was rescinded. Neville speaking on Luke Shaw yellow card, believed that Manchester United star was lucky to escape a red after his boots clearly hurt Gudmundsson. In ar incident, captain Harry Maguire's goal was disallowed for a foul by England international while heading it in. Maguire was also subject to a potential handball in his own area late in game, and Neville opined that former Leicester man could have been in trouble for that. 

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After his celebrations on Man United going top were over, Gary Neville offered an apology on social media for his commentary. former Man United captain blamed his poor day at office on a mix of confusing VAR calls and hearing news that his Salford side had snatched a last-gasp win away at Scunthorpe. Neville is part-owner of club along with his fellow class of '92 stars Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Phil Neville, Nicky Butt and David Beckham and saw his side move to fifth in League Two, with Ian Henderson scoring an 89th-minute goal. former Man United captain, however, vowed to improve and be better on Sunday, when Manchester United take on Liverpool at Anfield. 

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