Roy Keane slams Manchester United player who ‘threw the towel in’ vs Manchester City
Roy Keane has slammed one Manchester United star for his attitude in the build up to Manchester City’s derby opener, as City ran riot in a 3-0 win.
Man United fans ripped into Bruno Fernandes for his role in Phil Foden’s opening goal on social media, with Keane also frustrated with a different star.
Man City took the lead through a header from Phil who had the freedom of Manchester to head home before an Erling Haaland brace eased the hosts to victory.
United were looking to exact a 30-year low on Man City at the Etihad, with Ruben Amorim looking to better Guardiola again, but Haaland and Foden had other ideas, sinking their city rivals to their secind defeat of the season.
Roy Keane hammers Manchester United star Luke Shaw
Amorim came into the game under increasing scrutiny after United’s start to the season, and that criticism will only build after another tepid performance.
Ex-Man United midfielder Roy Keane discussed the poor attitude of Luke Shaw in the build up to Foden’s opening goal, on Sky Sports.
Keane said: “Very good from City. Doku and Foden, timing perfect. But United’s defending, the two in midfield are too square.
“It’s a nice bit of skill but Shaw is an England international player with hundreds of game under his belt, he doesn’t even get his body position right. Far too easy. It’s like he’s thrown the towel in.”
Man United’s momentum stumped by Man City defeat
Man United have had positives to take from all four of their Premier League matches this season, but only one has yielded a win.
Even a win against Burnley looked in doubt before a last-gasp penalty gave United a chance to earn their first three points of the season.
| Man United 2025-26 | |
| vs Arsenal | 1-0 |
| vs Fulham | 1-1 |
| vs Burnley | 3-2 |
| vs Man City | 0-3 |
However, a derby day loss has now consigned Amorim to his third defeat in five games this season, with his side earning four points from a possible 12.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe was shown in the stands at the Etihad, and Man United’s part-owner will want an upturn in form soon to avoid having to have an uncomfortable conversation with Amorim in the coming weeks.