Gary Neville makes complaint about pre-match coverage of Chelsea vs. Newcastle and calls it 'offensive'

Gary Neville was far from happy with a segment on Monday Night Football ahead of Chelsea's clash against Newcastle and described it as "offensive".

In the MNF studio before kick-off, pundits Jamie Carragher and Ian Wright discussed how iconic the rivalry between Liverpool and Manchester City has become following last weekend's dramatic 1-1 draw at Anfield.

Speaking to viewers as footage from Sunday's game played on-screen, Carragher said: "I don't think we've seen games like this. And that's not because Liverpool are involved.

"You go back to that rivalry between United and Arsenal, that was more fierce and aggressive between the players and managers. In terms of quality, intensity, entertainment... I don't think we've seen this before."

Not long after, co-commentator Gary Neville got involved in the debate – and he didn't hold back in his opinion.

"I mean, Carragher's statement that Liverpool and Manchester City over the last six years is the greatest rivalry is offensive," he said.

"From '98 to 2004, Arsenal won three titles. Manchester United won four. It was blood, thunder and quality. Everything that you'd want in a rivalry.

"Over the last six years, Liverpool have won one title. It's been an absolute demolition. And for Ian Wright to stand there and not pull him up on it is unbelievable."

You can watch the clip in full below.

Carragher hit back, saying: "I mean, listen, off the pitch, it was a bigger rivalry. They all didn't like each other. He [Neville] was running down the tunnel trying to get away from [Patrick] Vieira..."

The former defender, who made 737 appearances for Liverpool, added: "In terms of quality, I think these are the better games. 100 per cent. They never, ever disappoint."

Ian Wright also chipped in. "You know something, Gary. I'm fine with all the rivalry stuff. It's fine. Just let it go, bro. Let it go."