Furious Arsenal fans have branded Gary Neville 'a disgrace' after he admitted being surprised that Liverpool's players didn't 'absolutely whack' Gabriel Martinelli in the wake of his push on injured Conor Bradley. But the former United captain said he was surprised the Reds' players didn't go one step further. 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. Gary Neville said he was surprised no Liverpool players gave Gabriel Martinelli a 'whack'Martinelli shoved injured Conor Bradley off the pitch during Arsenal's match against LiverpoolGary Neville was fuming with Martinelli on commentary. He is trying to force him off, and I am surprised the Liverpool players didn't go after Martinelli a little bit more.

Source: Metro January 09, 2026 13:09 UTC