ROY KEANE snapped at Ian Wright for his reaction to Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Manchester United during The Overlap’s live watchalong last night.
Keane couldn’t bite his tongue as Wright revelled in the Gunners’ victory at the Emirates, telling his “childish” co-podcaster to “sit down”.
Arsenal’s potency from set-pieces prevailed after half-time as two corners created Jurrien Timber and William Saliba’s decisive goals.
Wright, who was in top form, leapt in utter euphoria when Saliba’s punt doubled Arsenal’s lead in the 73rd minute.
And as stoppage time played out, Wright began the wind-up mission.
He cheekily praised Arsenal for how they dealt with a lowly team as he struggled to keep a straight face.
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Wright, 61, said: “I think what we’ve done is we’ve been very patient with a mid-table team that’s come and been very frustrating.
“They’ve really frustrated us, and we just had to get it done with the set pieces. I know it must be…”
Keane failed to restrain himself, interrupting: “Can I ask you, what age are you? You’re a grandfather.”
Wright hit back: “I’m a football fan. What’s that got to do with anything?”
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Keane, 53, continued, talking over the Arsenal icon: “Sitting there going ‘oh mid-table’, being childish, show some class, show some class, show some class.”
Wright added: “No, I’m watching my team win. What do you mean show some class? It’s got nothing to do with class.”
Keane responded: “It is. Saying a mid-table team that come and defend.”
The United legend also slammed Marcus Rashford’s performance later in the show.
He said: “I tell you what, Rashford has come on, his general play as a footballer is shocking. Watch his header there.
“You know what that is, rubbish! That is f***ing rubbish… kicks it out of play.”
Rashford came under scrutiny when he conceded a corner that led to Arsenal’s second goal.
Neville added: “That can’t happen. It’s a looped corner. You do scratch your head, you’re there as a coach and spend hours going through these corners.”
Rashford had 22 touches during his cameo but he failed to produce any shots or key passes.
Jamie Carragher had entertained with animated celebrations to tease Neville throughout the stream.
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But the former United right-back got his sweet revenge when Newcastle grabbed a last minute equaliser to hold Liverpool to a 3-3 draw.
Neville threw his drink over Carragher as he celebrated Fabian Schar’s hit at the back post to convert Bruno Guimaraes’ free-kick.
Man Utd ratings vs Arsenal
RUBEN AMORIM lost his first game since taking charge of Man Utd after a 2-0 loss to Arsenal at the Emirates.
See how the players rated…
ANDRE ONANA – 5
He was let off early in the game after a stray pass saw Gabriel Martinelli put the ball in the net before the linesman raised his flag.
Failed to command his area as 5″10 Jurrien Timber leapt highest to rattle the back of his net, before the ball floated to the back post for Arsenal to score their second set piece.
DIOGO DALOT – 6
Flashed a shot just wide at the end of the first half when he did eventually get forward.
Not bad defensively but more dangerous going forwards.
MATTHIJS DE LIGT – 6
Formed a good partnership with Maguire in the first half, and fans will be hoping he is okay after suffering a slight knock.
Needed to be a more commanding figure in the box to stop being dominated by The Gunners at set pieces.
HARRY MAGUIRE – 7
Was actually very impressive in the first half, with a solid showing.
Not at fault for Timber’s header hitting the back of the net, before he was replaced by Leny Yoro.
NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI – 6
Playing as a left-sided centre-back he looked fairly comfortable, which is a credit to the Moroccan’s versatility.
That said, he still looked better off in the role that Malacia, then Dalot occupied tonight as a left-wingback.
TYRELL MALACIA – 3
Noticeably looked extremely physically weak up against Bukayo Saka on the left-hand side, before being booked for a kick out at Kai Havertz.
Offered nothing going forward and his link-up with Garnacho was practically non-existent. Hooked at half-time for the far more threatening Amad.
MANUEL UGARTE – 5
Another one who was booked in the first half, he failed to establish any kind of presence in the game and on the ball, looked pretty woeful.
Cleared a Joshua Zirkzee header off of his own line to stop Arsenal from doubling their lead early in the second half.
BRUNO FERNANDES – 4
This game was crying out for Bruno Fernandes to stamp his authority on it, and it seemed he just couldn’t quite get his foot on the ball to do so.
Played a deeper role today, next to Ugarte, which meant we didn’t see any of his attacking spark.
MASON MOUNT – 3
Mason Mount at right wing was an experiment tried and failed at Chelsea, which Amorim tried again tonight.
He was often lost in the half-space, meaning he was essentially useless going forwards. Hooked in the second half after a fairly abysmal showing.
ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 5
A very quiet first half, only brightened by one half-decent cross, was met by a second half where he was quickly subbed for Marcus Rashford.
Quiet.
RASMUS HOJLUND – 6
Battled well with the physical presence of William Saliba early on, but his side failed to create him any kind of chances.
Cut a frustrated figure for most of the match, and rightly so. There will be no point signing Gyokeres if they can’t create anything for him to score.
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AMAD (TYRELL MALACIA, HT) – 5
Was more direct and definitely an improvement on Malacia, albeit on the opposite flank.
However, still wasn’t able to be the difference which Ruben Amorim would’ve been looking for in this one.
MARCUS RASHFORD (MASON MOUNT, 72) – 5
Having been electric on the whole under Amorim, he wasn’t able to provide any kind of spark against an opponent which has been one of his favourites in recent years.
JOSHUA ZIRKZEE (ALEJANDRO GARNACHO, 72) – 4
After an impressive display last time out, he failed to offer anything to his side going forward today.
The closest he came to scoring was a dangerous header which almost saw him get an own goal on the scoresheet.
LENY YORO (HARRY MAGUIRE, 72) – 6
Looks like a pretty good defender on the whole, a tough game for a young centre-back, but he didn’t look out of place whatsoever.
ANTONY (RASMUS HOJLUND, 79) – 5
Played his part in a clever free-kick routine at the end of the game, before fluffing his lines and finding the gloves of David Raya.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
