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PEP GUARDIOLA mocked Gary Neville by calling him 'Phil' during an interview.

The Manchester City boss cheekily winked at the camera before he left the Manchester United legend speechless.

 Pep Guardiola mocked Gary Neville by calling him Phil
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Pep Guardiola mocked Gary Neville by calling him Phil

Guardiola was discussing his team with the gang of pundits at the official Premier League launch on Tuesday evening.

Towards the end of the conversation, the Spanish manager winked and struggled to contain his laughter.

While talking to Gary and Jamie Carragher, Guardiola called the Manchester United legend by his brother's name.

He said: "Because Jamie and Phil know that..."

 Gary Neville looked distraught after the incident
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Gary Neville looked distraught after the incident

Neville failed to see the funny side of the joke as his fellow pundits giggled uncontrollably.

He later wrote on Twitter: "It's the worst thing I've ever been called by a blue !!"

Social media was sent into meltdown, with one viewer stating: "Well that's my new favourite video."

Another added: "The wink off Pep! He knew what he was saying."

 The pundits and manager were at the Premier League Launch show
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The pundits and manager were at the Premier League Launch showCredit: Soccer AM

One stunned fan said: "That really is marvellous."

Carragher returned to Sky Sports for the first time in five months after he was suspended for spitting at a schoolgirl.

 Pep Guardiola got the defender mixed up with his brother Phil Neville
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Pep Guardiola got the defender mixed up with his brother Phil NevilleCredit: Getty Images - Getty
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