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Gary Neville made a sharp exit from Anfield after Liverpool were confirmed as Premier League champions(Image: Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)

Gary Neville has explained the reason behind his sharp exit from Anfield as Liverpool were crowned Premier League champions.

The pundit revealed he got "absolutely abused" as he made his way home on Sunday.

The Reds were crowned champions for a 20th time when a 5-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur sent them 15 points clear of Arsenal in second with just four games left to play this campaign.



Neville was on commentary duty for Sky Sports for the coverage but made a beeline for the exit doors as soon as the final whistle sounded, which was the catalyst for what were memorable post-match scenes on a famous day for the club and their supporters.

It was the first time fans were able to properly celebrate becoming champions for 35 years due to COVID-19 restrictions in 2020.

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And on the day when the new champions went level with Neville's beloved Manchester United with 20 titles apiece, the former England international left the ground just seconds after confirmation.

Speaking on the It's Called Soccer podcast, the United favourite detailed why he was made to leave earlier than usual, saying: "So basically at the end of the game, I normally do a podcast but I made the decision, part-way through the game, [as] it was getting a bit fruity up there where I was, in the gantry.

"And, to be fair, the security guard was literally there with me.

So I got my backpack and literally, as the final whistle went, Peter (Drury, Sky Sports commentator), he usually does this thing where he throws it to me, I just said I wouldn't have to speak.

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"So I put my backpack on, we ran, we went for it and we got right out onto the concourse and beat everyone.

I got absolutely abused and, yeah, I snapped at a few people.

"I mean, look, a lot of them were in good spirits as you would imagine but they just abused me.

And then, to be fair, a guy on the M60 on the way home, honestly, I've never been aggressive in my life, but if I could have pulled over...yeah, it wasn't a great last half-hour for me after the game."

Neville added: "It was a bit old-school, but I have to say, it was Anfield and it was their day and I always remember, Sir Alex [Ferguson], we lost the league to Arsenal, Chelsea, he was always very gracious and we had to be as well.
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