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Charlotte Coates

Jamie Carragher calls out Gary Neville over reaction to Liverpool celebrations against Tottenham

Jamie Carragher has questioned why Gary Neville was 'not as excited' on commentary after Diogo Jota scored a 94th minute winner for Liverpool against Tottenham Hotspur.

Liverpool surged into a three goal lead after 15 minutes thanks to Curtis Jones, Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo. They were then pegged back through Harry Kane, Son Heung-min and a 93rd minute Richarlison goal.

Former Manchester United defender Neville was on commentary alongside Martin Tyler at Anfield as they both reacted excitedly to the Brazilian scoring his first Premier League goal for Spurs in the dying stages.

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Liverpool took their foot off the gas in the second half as they let Spurs play themselves into contention as it seemed written in the stars Richarlison would score his first Premier League goal for his new side at Anfield.

A mistake by Lucas Moura slipped Jota in and he fired brilliantly beyond Fraser Forster and into the far corner of the goal to send the home fans wild as Liverpool moved up to fifth.

Carragher took to Twitter to question Neville's subdued reaction: "Why is Gary not as excited right now. (nine laughing face emojis)"

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