Gary Neville Aims Dig At Kevin Keegan's NUFC Entertainers

Chelsea moved within two points of the Premier League title with a 3-1 victory over Leicester City - and Gary Neville dismissed any talk of the Blues being "boring", taking a dig at Kevin Keegan's Entertainers in the process. Keegan's Newcastle United led the Premier League table by 12 points during the 1995-96 season but ended up being pipped at the post by Manchester United - and Neville described that team as "exciting losers" who "nobody remembers" now. Jose Mourinho's Blues meanwhile were forced to endure chants of "boring, boring Chelsea" during the 0-0 draw against Arsenal at the Emirates last weekend - but Sky Sports pundit Neville said that was "absolute nonsense" because "people remember winners".

The Entertainers were many Newcastle supporters' favourite ever side, but their glorious failure was dismissed by the former Man United right-back when he was talking about Chelsea moving within a game of regaining the Premier League title. Despite Mark Albrighton having given the home side a 45th-minute lead at the King Power Stadium, goals from Didier Drogba, John Terry and Ramires handed Mourinho's men all three points. And, speaking on Sky Sports after the game, Neville said:

"It's absolute nonsense (calling Chelsea boring). People called the Newcastle team of 1996 with Kevin Keegan exciting but they were exciting losers - nobody remembers them now. "The fact of the matter is that people remember winners. People will remember this Chelsea team. "They were exciting earlier in the season, the style was good."

Chelsea can claim the title at Stamford Bridge this weekend when they host Alan Pardew's Crystal Palace, while John Carver's Newcastle travel to Leicester hoping to pick up the win they need to pretty much secure survival. For all the latest NUFC News, Views and Transfers make sure to follow WhatCultureNUFC on Twitter and Facebook.