Jamie Carragher couldn’t resist injecting some banter into the build-up to Liverpool’s upcoming clash against Manchester United, taking a cheeky swipe at Gary Neville.
Clearly exuding confidence in Liverpool’s form, where they currently sit atop the league, Carragher sported a Christmas jumper referencing the last time United visited Anfield—a memorable 7-0 thrashing by Liverpool.
As Carragher and Neville prepared to cover Nottingham Forest’s game against Tottenham, the Christmas jumper featured a cartoon Carragher laughing and Neville looking despondent, with the haunting “7-nil” in the background.
The playful design also included lyrics that playfully taunt Neville: “Oh I wish I could relive this everyday… when the Kop starts singin’ and the Red’s begin to play.”
Neville, not one to shy away from banter himself, shared a clip of Carragher donning the jumper on social media with a caption that read:
“Arrogance is a sure path to failure!” The light-hearted exchange adds a touch of humour to the anticipation surrounding the Liverpool vs. Manchester United fixture, reminding fans of the previous dominant performance by Liverpool at Anfield.
This playful banter not only highlights the competitive spirit between the two former footballers but also adds an entertaining element to the broader context of one of English football’s most storied rivalries.