Manchester United Legend Left Baffled by Poor Defending During Derby Defeat: "I Give Up"

Manchester United Legend Left Baffled by Poor Defending During Derby Defeat: "I Give Up"

Rene Otinga
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:52 PM
  • Roy Keane was a figure of despair in studio during the Manchester derby
  • The former Manchester United midfielder was in disbelief at the manner in which United conceded their two goals against City
  • City were almost flawless against United in the derby as they moved six points clear off their city rivals

Manchester United legend Roy Keane was an exasperated figure during punditry duty as he oversaw his side succumb to a lowly defeat to Manchester City in the derby.

Manchester United.
Roy Keans was in disbelief at his former side's defending on Saturday. Photo: Clive Brunskill.
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United made the worst possible start to the game as a series of unrelenting attacks from their neighbors led to Eric Bailly skewing a cross into his own net.

At the stroke of half time, Bernardo Silva put the result in doubt as he squeezed the ball past De Gea from a Joao Cancelo cross in the near post.

In truth, United did not look like getting back in the game as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side were completely outclassed on Saturday afternoon.

Roy Keane has always been critical of United’s performances in recent seasons but his criticisms have always been strong-worded and laced with concern.

On Saturday, however, the Ireland international looked resigned while discussing his former team and found himself declaring “I give up”, while talking about the Red Devils’ defence.

“These are international footballers. I cant understand the defending. I give up,” Keane said in a typical passionate rant.
“I’m driving over here today thinking. They are at home maybe they have a chance. But it’s two at the moment and unless United do something drastic, it’s going to be four or five,” Keane analysed at half time.

Lucky for the former Manchester United captain, City resorted to game management in the second half and did not add to their two-goal lead.

For United, their only shot on target on the day came from Cristiano Ronaldo in the first half.

Chelsea held at Burnley

In the other game, Chelsea left ruing their missed chances as they were subjected to a frustrating 1-1 draw against Burnley.

A rare attack from the Clarets late in the game saw Matej Vydra score an easy tap in when it looked like Chelsea were going for the win.

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Rene Otinga is a sports journalist with over eight years of working experience in digital media. Rene's experience includes working as a Copywriter at X News Kenya and TUKO.co.ke.
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