Gary Neville loses it in commentary and berated Leeds united star for what he did vs Manchester city

Gary Neville’s Fiery Rant: Slamming Gabriel Gudmundsson in Leeds’ Dramatic Defeat to Manchester City

In a pulsating Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City edged out a thrilling 3-2 victory over Leeds United, salvaging their title aspirations after squandering a commanding 2-0 lead. Phil Foden’s stoppage-time heroics sealed the points for Pep Guardiola’s side, but the real fireworks came from the commentary box, where Gary Neville unleashed a blistering critique of Leeds defender Gabriel Gudmundsson.

The match exploded into life early, with Erling Haaland nodding City ahead in the 25th minute from a Rodri corner, followed by Kevin De Bruyne’s sublime curling strike just before halftime. Leeds, languishing in the relegation zone with just 11 points from 12 games, looked doomed. Yet, under Daniel Farke’s spirited guidance, they mounted an astonishing comeback in the second half. Lukas Nmecha, the former City academy product, rifled home a 49th-minute rocket to halve the deficit. Minutes later, in the 55th, Willy Gnonto capitalized on a defensive lapse to level the scores at 2-2, sending shockwaves through the Etihad.

As the game teetered on a knife-edge, Neville—Sky Sports’ outspoken pundit and former Manchester United stalwart—zeroed in on Gudmundsson’s shaky display. The Swedish left-back, tasked with containing City’s rampant right flank led by Kyle Walker and Bernardo Silva, endured a torrid afternoon. Time and again, Gudmundsson was caught ball-watching, his positioning leaving gaping holes for City’s transitions. Neville, never one to mince words, erupted on air around the 68th-minute mark as Gudmundsson dawdled on a clearance, gifting possession back to De Bruyne.

“Look at Gudmundsson there—absolutely embarrassing!” Neville bellowed, his voice laced with exasperation. “He’s been ambling around like he’s on a Sunday stroll for the last 20 minutes, and now I’m just going to say it. You can’t do that at this level! What he’s doing is a waste of time; you’re not conning anybody. I am not having it. Run forward, fight for it—show some urgency, for God’s sake!” The tirade, delivered with Neville’s trademark intensity, drew chuckles from co-commentator Jamie Carragher but underscored the high stakes. Gudmundsson’s errors directly contributed to City’s pressure, culminating in Foden’s 89th-minute winner—a deflected volley that looped over Lucas Perri.

Post-match, Neville doubled down in his Sky Sports analysis, labeling Gudmundsson’s performance “a liability in a game Leeds had no right to compete in.” Gudmundsson, who completed just 68% of his passes and lost possession 16 times, became the scapegoat for Leeds’ collapse. Yet, Neville praised the Whites’ resilience: “That second-half fight from Nmecha and Gnonto? Pure class. But defending like that against City? It’s suicide.”The result lifts City to within four points of leaders Arsenal, while Leeds remain rooted in 19th, their survival hopes hanging by a thread. Neville’s outburst has already sparked debate on social media, with Leeds fans branding it “United bias” and City supporters hailing the pundit’s candor. In an era of sanitized commentary, Neville’s raw passion reminds us why he’s the voice of football’s unfiltered edge. As Farke plots his next move, one thing’s clear: Elland Road will demand more than ambling—blood, sweat, and zero tolerance for waste.