Neville: My mistake cost us

Phil Neville admits his own goal on the stroke of half-time was a pivotal point in the Merseyside derby which Liverpool went on to win 3-1.

Phil Neville admits his own goal on the stroke of half-time was a pivotal point in the Merseyside derby which Liverpool went on to win 3-1.

The 29-year-old headed Xabi Alonso’s corner into his own net just prior to the break to give the Reds a 1-0 lead, despite being reduced to 10 men after 18 minutes when Steven Gerrard was sent off following two yellow cards in 60 seconds.

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