Broadcasting regulator Ofcom has received 576 complaints following comments made by Gary Neville during Sky Sports' coverage of Arsenal's recent clash with Liverpool.
The complaints stem from Neville's criticism of Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli's conduct during the 0-0 draw at the Emirates Stadium last Thursday.
Martinelli was seen pushing an injured Conor Bradley, who had sustained a serious knee injury, and dropping the ball on him in an attempt to move him off the pitch.
Neville, co-commentating, said: “You can’t push him off the pitch... I’m fuming with Martinelli... I don’t know how the Liverpool players didn’t go over and absolutely whack him... Absolutely disgraceful.”
Bradley has since had surgery which has ruled him out of the remainder of the domestic campaign, while Martinelli apologised for his actions post-match.
The number of complaints recorded was the highest for any programme for the period January 6 to 12, with no other programme receiving more than 50 complaints.
