Manchester United legend Gary Neville enjoyed the brawl between Chelsea and Manchester City's players on Saturday.

Sergio Aguero was dismissed for a shocking challenge on David Luiz, while Fernandinho earned his marching orders by grabbing Cesc Fabregas' throat and pushing him over the advertising hoardings and into the crowd at the Etihad.

Neville said on his podcast: "I can't like the Aguero challenge. I can't. But what I saw at the end, and it may be the wrong thing to say, I liked that. The Premier League won't like it and the FA won't like it. There will be bans, fines and the rest of it but I don't want boring.

"That is players defending the shirt, their teammates and showing passion for the shirt. When there's a tackle like that you expect your teammates to steam in and then the other players to steam in.

"Maybe I shouldn't say I liked it given the position that I am in but it is a considered thought and I'd say the same thing tomorrow too.

"Yes, the Premier League has an image around the world but on the other hand I am constantly hearing there's a lack of loyalty and a lack of passion. Well you've seen some."