Manchester United legend Roy Keane has delivered a blunt assessment of the Red Devils’ performance in their controversial 2-1 victory over Leicester City in the FA Cup, warning fans not to be deceived by the result.
United struggled to impose themselves in the first half, failing to create clear-cut chances against a resilient Leicester side. It wasn’t until the 68th minute that Joshua Zirkzee found the equalizer, breathing life into Erik ten Hag’s men.
However, the defining moment of the game came when Harry Maguire scored the winning goal under questionable circumstances. The former United captain was in an offside position when he received the ball before finishing past Leicester’s goalkeeper. Despite strong protests from the Leicester players, the goal was allowed to stand, sealing United’s place in the fifth round.
Speaking as a pundit on ITV’s post-match coverage, Keane was unimpressed with United’s display. “Don’t be fooled by the result,” he cautioned. “Yes, they won, but the performance was nowhere near good enough.”
Keane criticized the team’s lack of intensity and urgency, saying, “There’s no energy. You can talk tactics all you want, but if you don’t bring enthusiasm to the pitch, you’re not going to get anywhere.”
While United celebrated their progression, Keane’s assessment underscored the reality that the team needs significant improvement if they are to challenge for silverware this season.