Arsenal 's 2-0 extra time FA Cup win over Newcastle live on BBC. The sombre former Liverpool star might lack a touch of pizazz but he knows his stuff and provides telling insights for punters watching at home to enjoy.
But he was left singing the blues when he awarded rising Gunners goalscore Emile Smith-Rowe the man of the match award while it was still 1-0 - seconds before Kieran Tierney underlined why he was man who deserved the bubbly on offer from the Beeb.
Murphy appeared to seriously doubt himself as he gave the substitute the award while he also praised former Celtic man's lung-bursting efforts.
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