Martin Tyler is, and forever will be, a legend of the Premier League era.The voice of so many golden moments over the past three decades, itâll be a shame when Tyler does eventually hang up the microphone. At 76, though, itâs fair to assume that Tyler is now in the winter of his incredible career and itâs genuinely sad to see some of the criticism (some of which has been way over the top) thatâs been directed his way over the past few seasons.That said, itâs easy to understand why Liverpool fans were a little irked by Sky Sportsâ lead commentator during the Redsâ 2-1 win over Southampton this week.Takumi Minamino fired home an equalising goal for Liverpool, who needed to win the game to stand any realistic chance of pipping Manchester City to the Premier League title on the final day of the season.SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MAY 17: Joel Matip of Liverpool celebrates with team mates after scoring their sides second goal during the Premier League match between Southampton and Liverpool at St Mary's Stadium on May 17, 2022 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)City would have been crowned champions on Tuesday night had Southampton won and Liverpool went 1-0 down in the 13th minute through Nathan Redmond.Those who were expecting more of a passionate reaction from Tyler when Minamino equalised and then Joel Matip netted the winner in the second half were left sorely disappointed.The difference between Tylerâs commentary and that of Peter Drury was stark.And one fan has gone viral after uploading a video to TikTok pretending to Tyler when Minaminoâs goal went in.
We all love Tyler, but itâs hard not to laugh!
Letâs check out some of the best reaction:
Will Martin Tyler have another 'Agueroooooo!' moment this weekend?
Itâs unclear where Tyler will be for Sky Sports for the final day of the Premier League season on Sunday.
Manchester Cityâs Etihad Stadium - scene of arguably his most famous line of commentary from the final day of the 2011-12 campaign - is his most likely destination.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 08: General view outside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at Etihad Stadium on May 08, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
City will be crowned champions of England for the fourth time in five seasons if they defeat Steven Gerrardâs Aston Villa.
But thereâs still a chance - an 18 per cent chance, according to one study - that Liverpool will be the ones lifting the Premier League trophy at Anfield come Sunday evening.
Perhaps Tylerâs saving his next âAguerooooooo!â moment for this weekend.
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