Gary Neville has called for changes to the rules governing set-pieces after Manchester City fans booed Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice during Sunday's Carabao Cup final. The jeers came as Rice prepared to take a throw-in, with Neville suggesting the delay was the cause.
Speaking on Sky Sports commentary, the former Manchester United defender said: 'There are boos from the City fans, I think something is going to have to change. Not because of Arsenal, this is happening up and down the country, but the amount of time being taken on set-pieces is too much.'
City won the match 2-1, with Nico O'Reilly scoring both goals in the second half. The first goal came after a mistake from Arsenal goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, who was selected ahead of first-choice David Raya for the final.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta defended his decision to start Kepa, stating: 'I have to do what I feel is right, which is honest and which is fair. Errors are part of football and today it happened unfortunately in a crucial moment.'
