Roy Keane Blasts Man Utd & Sesko: "Like Ryanair!"

Roy Keane Blasts Man Utd & Sesko: "Like Ryanair!"

Roy Keane, ever the straight shooter, has delivered a scathing assessment of Benjamin Sesko's stunning equalizer for Manchester United, hilariously comparing the club's current expectations to the low-cost airline, Ryanair! While fans celebrated a crucial point, Keane's brutally honest take cuts deep, questioning the very standards at Old Trafford.

Key Takeaways:

• Roy Keane believes Benjamin Sesko's 'unbelievable' goal merely highlights Manchester United's lowered expectations.
• Keane likened Man Utd's current state to Ryanair, where minor successes are over-celebrated.
• Interim manager Michael Carrick fiercely defended Sesko, praising his consistent ability and impact.
• Sesko is in red-hot form, bagging four goals in his last five outings for the club.

Keane Unleashes His Signature Scathing Critique

It was a moment of pure brilliance from Benjamin Sesko. Coming off the bench, he connected with a pinpoint cross from Bryan Mbeumo, unleashing an outrageous finish into the top corner. This vital equalizer preserved Michael Carrick's unbeaten run at five games, sparking wild celebrations amongst the Manchester United faithful. However, for Roy Keane, it was just another symptom of a deeper malaise.

Speaking on 'Stick To Football', Keane, in typical fashion, dismissed the goal's significance beyond a striker doing his job. His now-infamous analogy stated: "It was a nice finish. Sorry, but isn't that what he is supposed to do? He's coming off the bench and they're chasing the game," Keane said.

"Man United and their expectations, it's like Ryanair. If a flight is on time, everyone is cheering, laughing and joking. But usually you're going to be two hours late, and everyone thinks that's the norm! I flew with Ryanair on Sunday and it was two hours late. Nobody was even arguing because this is what we expect."

"With Ryanair, you know when you land and they play the music because it was on time? That's Sesko and United, that's what you're supposed to do. You've got low expectations, he's a striker! I've seen the goal, it was a lovely finish with the timing. Everyone is getting carried away because it's an equaliser, [Ian] Wright used to do that every week."

"You're (Neville) a cheerleader for them, you and Jim Ratcliffe! A draw at West Ham and it's amazing? That's my point, there's no pressure on this United team."

Sesko's Form

Sesko has now scored six Premier League goals this season, netting four in his last five appearances for the club. Carrick praised the impact of the late strike, noting: "The last one would have done him the world of good. Tonight, a little bit different with the emotion of the game, but certainly important and a big moment for him and us."

Looking Ahead

Manchester United face Everton away on Monday before hosting Crystal Palace. Carrick's side currently sit fourth in the Premier League table, 11 points behind leaders Arsenal and just one point ahead of fifth-placed Chelsea.

Michael Owen suggested United could consistently challenge for the title within two years. He said: "Even though they are doing really well, it’s not just what can you add to this team to make it have a chance of winning something. We all know Casemiro is leaving. We all think they need players still. There is also the question mark about Bruno Fernandes and whether he will stay. It could be that this team, this summer, still has a fair bit of surgery on it. It’s hard to say.

In its current guise, the current team and the way they are playing at the moment, they could end up being second or third in the league at the end of the season. If the league started tomorrow, you couldn’t rule them out of having a real fighting chance of challenging for the league - the way they are playing, the way Liverpool are playing, the way City are playing. In general, their seasons have been pretty poor and it’s going to be a low points total winning the league this season. You couldn’t rule it out the way they are playing at the moment."