Eagle-eyed fans spot Gary Neville making a swift exit from Anfield after bumping into Liverpool legend during wild title celebrations
The Reds thrashed Tottenham 5-1 on Sunday to ensure they secured a historic 20th league title - with players and staff soaking up the occasion on the pitch.
However, along with the travelling Spurs fans, there was one man inside Anfield who did not care to see the title celebrations.
Neville, who had been on co-commentary duty for Sky Sports, appeared in the background of a video posted on Liverpool's X account, just after the final whistle.
As the majority of Anfield rejoiced in celebration, the ex-Man United star snuck out the commentary box - but not before bumping into Liverpool legend John Aldridge.
The pair shared a quick embrace - with Neville all smiles - before the former United full-back continued on his way, with his backpack slung over his shoulder.
Neville, who was on co-commentary for Sky Sports, hurried out of the media zone - but not before bumping into Liverpool legend John Aldridge, who was on commentary for the club
Fans were quick to spot the moment and comment on it on social media, with one user writing: 'It was literally impossible for @GNev2 to leave that gantry any quicker'.
Prior to kick-off, Neville had already outlined how it was a 'sobering' day for Man United as their record (20) for most league titles was matched by Liverpool.
Speaking on Sky Sports ahead of Sunday's match, a downbeat Neville conceded: 'You have to respect the team that have won the title, they have been the best team.
'It is one of the great coaching performances we have seen, to come in and not get players, and still achieve this, you have to hand it to him. But it is a sobering day.'
On the wider significance of Liverpool reaching 20 titles, Neville added: 'It is a massive deal.
'When you think of the importance of a league title, the managers at Liverpool and United always talk about your bread and butter being the league. You could debate the most successful club when United were on 20.
'Obviously Liverpool have more European Cups, but the painful thing to say is the debate is over for a period until United become successful again and win leagues.
'It should cause real tremors at Old Trafford. Liverpool will be the most successful club after today, and that should cause heartache and pain.
'It took a lot to get ahead of Liverpool, and now that will be gone.'
🏃♂️ It was literally impossible for @GNev2 to leave that gantry any quicker 😂 https://t.co/xoCVeksW7T pic.twitter.com/nxxjzAGQK2
— The Redmen TV (@TheRedmenTV) April 29, 2025
Though he didn't hang around the commentary box, Neville was still on hand post-match to deliver a scathing assessment of one of Spurs' players on the day.
He took aim at 19-year-old midfielder Lucas Bergvall for his role in Liverpool's third goal and labelled the Sweden international as 'pathetic'.
'Bergvall's header is appalling, it's pathetic,' Neville said on Sky Sports commentary. 'He half ducks his head.
'I have no idea what he's doing. It was a free header and he ended up glancing it into his own box'.
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