Roy Keane makes damning assessment of Man Utd after derby display - “It’s hard to watch”
Manchester United were outclassed by Manchester City once again with Roy Keane admitting their 3-0 loss could’ve been even worse with Andre Onana sparing their blushes
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Roy Keane admits Manchester United’s struggles are “hard to watch” as they were well beaten again in a Manchester derby.
Manchester City secured another commanding win at the home of their neighbours, returning to the Etihad after a convincing 3-0 victory. Erling Haaland bagged a brace with Phil Foden also getting in on the act as United struggled to contain the visitors.
It isn’t the first time City have dominated a game against their neighbours with Pep Guardiola enjoying the second best record of any manager in Premier League history against United. Keane presided over a period of Red Devils dominance and confessed the team’s current performances had become difficult viewing.
He said on Sky Sports : “It could’ve (got worse), but I think City had another few levels to go, but they’re obsessed with controlling the game and possession. I think if they wanted to get a few more they would’ve done.
“United’s keeper made two or three great saves, it could’ve been a lot worse for them today. A really poor day at the office for them - very, very poor. They are so far off it, it is hard to watch.”
United have endured a difficult season thus far. The gulf now appears as big as ever with City nine points clear of the Red Devils, who have now lost five of their ten league games as they fear being cut adrift from the top-four picture.
Gary Neville added: “They didn’t have to play at their level today. United have huffed and puffed a little in the last few weeks against Brentford, Sheffield United and Copenhagen and they were lucky in those games. United are one of the poorest teams they’ll play in the next few weeks. United are really poor at the moment.”
United were outclassed by their local rivals
Haaland scored City’s first ever penalty at Old Trafford, albeit the decision to award the spot kick was slightly controversial after VAR intervened. Bernardo Silva was a standout in what was a rain-soaked clash and hailed his side’s performance.
“It was good game for us,” he said. “Apart from a few simple balls we lost we didn’t give them much to counter. The first 30 mins of the second half we were really good. The way we pressed, what we lacked against Arsenal, we were fabulous. Congratulations to the big man (Haaland) too!”
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