ROY KEANE left fellow pundits in stitches after giving a hilariously blunt response to Man City’s treble chances.
The Irishman provided his opinion ahead of former club Man Utd’s FA Cup semi-final victory on penalties against Brighton.
Erik ten Hag has seen his side win the Carabao Cup already this term, and is hoping for more domestic glory.
But rivals City could become top dogs yet again as they too bid for the FA Cup — as well as the Premier League and Champions League.
United famously won the treble in 1999, and City could become the first English team since that year to achieve the same brilliant feat.
The thought is sure to horrify Red Devils fans around the world.
And Keane gave a brilliantly blunt answer when asked whether City winning the treble would “irritate” him.
Responding to ITV host Mark Pougatch, Keane simply said: “Yep.”
Fellow pundits Ian Wright and Karen Carney were left laughing as Keane cracked a wry smile.
But the former midfield ace soon admitted he would not begrudge City all three titles, with the Etihad club clearly worthy of anything they win.
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Keane explained: “No, no I don’t begrudge teams.
“I’m not one of those people, I look at people and I know how hard it is to win trophies.
“So if City go on to win it, then honestly well done, because we know how tough it is.
“But they’ve got a few hurdles to get over, particularly in terms of Real Madrid.
“But obviously they’re red hot favourites for the FA Cup and of course the league.
“But I think Real Madrid is the big one. I think it’s the biggest problem getting over Real Madrid.”
Meanwhile, Arsenal icon Wright reckons it will be “unbelievable” if City win all three trophies.
That’s as the Manchester side prepare to catch his beloved Gunners in the title race.
Wright added: “The reason why the treble is such a tough thing to do is because it’s an unbelievable achievement.
“They’ll have done well to do that.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
