The England and Manchester United legend already stirs up mixed opinions with his punditry for Sky Sports .Now he’s been unveiled for a top role covering the English top-flight in the USA.
NBC heralded their capture of the 49-year-old as a major coup.
The broadcaster even announced a unique title for the ex-defender.
They proclaimed: “NBC Sports is proud to welcome Gary Neville to the team as a special contributor throughout the 2024/25 season!NBC say Nev will boost their studio coverage every Sunday – but will start work with Friday’s Prem opener at Old Trafford between his old club United and Fulham .
And if supporters finish up as animated by the season as they are starting it over Nev’s appointment, then we are in for a fantastic feast of drama!
One fan spearheaded the doubters over his arrival with this message: “Oh well, I’ll be muting commentary this season.”
Another joked: “How did you get the Mayor of
Manchester to do the crossover?”And Shearer backed the Gunners to do just that – and overcome their 21-year title drought to be crowned Prem champions for the fourth time.
He did press that Arsenal need to land themselves a “statement” striker before the window slams shut to give them a real chance.
The Newcastle icon expects Chelsea ‘s misery to continue, predicting the Blues to finish
NINTH after they climbed up to sixth last season.
Shearer can hardly be blamed though – Chelsea did come 12th two years ago and are onto their fourth manager of the Todd Boehly era.Stamford Bridge chiefs have forked out £185m on ten new faces this summer to rank the American’s total bill up to £1.2billion .
Shearer told Betfair: “I don’t see Chelsea getting into the top four at all. They’re not ready yet.”
While the Match of the Day star also predicted Newcastle to pip Manchester United and Tottenham to a fourth place finish, while Liverpool will come third under new boss Arne Slot.
The Red Devils finished eighth last season – their worst ever position- and have brought in some clever signings, but Erik ten Hag is forecasted to struggle to find a way for side.
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