Neville: I won't beat myself up over mistake

Manchester United defender Gary Neville has admitted he “made a mistake” when he headbutted Steve McManaman in a bad-tempered FA Cup fifth-round tie against Manchester City at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Manchester United defender Gary Neville has admitted he “made a mistake” when he headbutted Steve McManaman in a bad-tempered FA Cup fifth-round tie against Manchester City at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Neville, who had a penalty appeal turned down and then clashed with the City midfielder in the melee that followed, was sent off by referee Jeff Winter.

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