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6th March 2022
07:10pm GMT

David De Gea of Manchester United looks dejected while interacting with Victor Lindeloef at Etihad Stadium. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)[/caption]
"There's ways to lose football matches," Keane said. "We've all lost football matches, but the way that they lost it today... there were fellas out there that stopped running, gave up." "I'd forgive mistakes," he added, "but you have to run back. I've written down five or six names [of players]. They should never play for Manchester United again. Shameful. Shameful." "Subs coming on [Jesse Lingard and Marcus Rashford], couple of lads in midfield, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Fred, Harry Maguire... I could go on!"Later on, as host Dave Jones ran through the final two Manchester City goals, in their 4-1 win, Keane took another run at Fred and Scott McTominay.
"Just look at Fred... he's standing there like he's waiting for a bus. Your instinct should be to run back and fight for everything. He's just stood there. "Look at McTominay's effort, look at McTominay, McTominay. He seems like an honest enough kid but, at this level, honestly... !"As another game against a leading side went by with United put thoroughly and ruthlessly to the sword, Keane looked more disappointed than angry. This May will be nine years since Manchester United last lifted a Premier League trophy. The wait could stretch well beyond a decade unless they quickly get their act together.
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