Full Interview: Noel Gallagher On 'Whinger' Jose Mourinho, Manchester City And More

Former Oasis star Noel Gallagher delivers a stinging assessment of Jose Mourinho during this week's Match of the Day 3, claiming the Chelsea boss is having a "breakdown."

The Manchester City fan also takes a swipe at Manchester United, saying they are not serious rivals to Manuel Pelligrini's side.

And Gallagher, joining Mark Lawrenson, Jermaine Jenas and Mark Chapman in the studio, offers his prediction of who will come out on top in the race for the Premier League title.

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Noel Gallagher On Brendan Rodgers, David Silva And More

Former Oasis lead guitarist Noel Gallagher was kept on a tight leash on his return to football punditry, but when asked for his opinion he added a unique edge to discussions.

The Manchester City fan, who has launched a solo career since quitting Oasis in 2009, praised the efforts of Brendan Rodgers, or 'The Brodge' as he called him, in turning Liverpool's season around.

Sitting between Jermaine Jenas and Mark Lawrenson, Gallagher said: "We thought the powers of The Brodge were waining, but he's turning it around."

"They're winning games without [Steven] Gerrard now. We need them to keep United out of the top four as City fans."

Having appeared on Football Focus in 2012, Gallagher kept his normally colourful language under check, and added his opinions little by little.

On the topic of trialling tighter monitoring of diving, he said: "Where do you start, where do you stop?"

"The way managers are digging referees out, if you were thinking about becoming a referee you would think 'why would I bother?'."

"The referee [in the Spurs game] was particularly psychedelic, but managers have to carry the can somewhere. [The referees] are only human."

Some fans took to Twitter to express their outrage that Gallagher was invited onto BBC Two's late-night programme, and presenter Mark Chapman was quick to highlight he was there to offer the fans' view.

It was not long before he was given a lengthy spell of air time to discuss Manchester City's title race and Champions League chances.

Ahead of their game against Newcastle United on Saturday, Gallagher had said: "If we'd kept a few more clean sheets we'd be up there. I don't think Chelsea are that special, they're just consistent and we're annoyingly inconsistent.

"We've closed the gap, but I still see Chelsea getting over the line by the odd two or three points."

He went on to discuss David Silva, his favourite City player, saying: "I find it incredible that he's at our club, he's just so low-key, doesn't do interviews. He's an old-school footballer. He's not fouled a lot because you can't get near him.

"He's a wizard, I love him."

When asked by Chapman whether he wanted City to win the Premier League or Champions League more, Gallagher said: "I'd like to win the Premier League more. To win that over 38 games is something else.

"We keep getting these horrible draws [in the Champions League]. We'll get there in the end."

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

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Noel Gallagher Is On Match Of The Day 2 Tonight

Noel Gallagher is set to be part of the BBC’s Match of the Day 2 punditry team later today.

Hewill be giving his unique thoughts on Spurs v West Ham, Everton v Leicester and Southampton v Liverpool.

He’ll also be looking back on his beloved Manchester City’s game against Newcastle on Saturday as well as fronting a feature on the match.

The programme is broadcast at 10.30pm on BBC 1, and will be presented by Mark Chapman and alongside Gallagher in the pundit chairs will be Jermaine Jenas and Mark Lawrenson.

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Noel Gallagher To Join BBC’s Match Of The Day 2 Punditry Team On Sunday

Noel Gallagher is set to be part of the BBC’s Match of the Day 2 punditry team this Sunday.

Manchester City fan Gallagher , who is well known for speaking out on football matters, will be giving his unique thoughts on Spurs v West Ham, Everton v Leicester and Southampton v Liverpool.

He’ll also be looking back on his beloved Manchester City’s game against Newcastle on Saturday as well as fronting a feature on the match.

A BBC source said: "We're delighted to get Noel on the show. He's normally got strong opinions about most things and so no doubt he will have something to say about City and the title race.

"It's going to be a great show."

The programme, screened at 10.30pm on Sunday, will be presented by Mark Chapman and alongside Gallagher in the pundit chairs will be Jermaine Jenas and Mark Lawrenson.

Source: www.mirror.co.uk

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