Carragher Laughs at Neville Pick for Manager to Watch This Season

Two Sky Sports pundits clash over who should be named the standout manager of 2025/26 in a moment of playful on-air banter.

Carragher Laughs at Neville Pick for Manager to Watch This Season

On Monday Night Football, Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville revealed their predictions for the 2025/26 Premier League season. Carragher picked Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner as the manager to watch, highlighting Glasner’s success with the Eagles in 2025. Neville chose Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim, a pick that triggered a burst of laughter from Carragher on air.

The moment captured a friendly rivalry between the pair. Carragher asked why Neville was laughing, and Neville defended his choice, noting that looking at managers who take on big jobs often invites intense scrutiny. He argued that if Amorim starts slowly, he would face heavy pressure, but he believes Amorim can rise to the challenge. The discussion followed United’s season start and their recent fixtures, including a 1-0 defeat in their latest game, and the team’s big summer spending. They also looked ahead to Fulham away and Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup.”

The exchange shows how studios turn coaching careers into storylines. A manager to watch becomes less about tactics and more about expectations, media narratives and the clock of a season. Neville’s reasoning centers on pressure and potential, while Carragher’s laughter reveals how predictable the show’s formats can feel even when predictions are bold. The segment reflects a broader trend in football media: bold picks and on-air banter shape public perception as much as actual results do.

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The season will test the bold calls and the on-air confidence that shapes them.