The Independent · November 1, 2026

Gary Neville bemoans ‘nonsense’ Premier League injury rule during Liverpool vs Arsenal

Gary Neville criticized the Premier League's injury protocol after Liverpool's Milos Kerkez was required to leave the field for a head injury assessment following a clash with Arsenal's Kai Havertz, calling the rule "nonsense." The incident occurred during the Liverpool vs Arsenal match, with Neville suggesting the mandatory touchline assessment was unnecessary in this case.