Roy Keane on Newcastle United (and Man U…) – This is really good after 4-1 thrashing | OneFootball

Roy Keane watched on as Manchester United were hammered by Newcastle United.

It ended 4-1 at St James’ Park but it could have been even worse for the visitors.

Roy Keane clearly angry and embarrassed, as Newcastle United outclassed and outfought Man U.

The former Man U player not holding back in his post-match assessment…

Roy Keane talking to Sky Sports after Newcastle United 4 Manchester United 1:

We keep making excuses for this Man United team. There aren’t enough players that can run in this team, I think there are players that don’t want to run.

Newcastle were outstanding.

I think [Man] United now are physically and mentally a weak team.

Newcastle were too fast, too powerful, they were more determined and they got what they deserved.

Well done Newcastle, they were outstanding but [Man] United, there was talk before the game that things were getting better for this [Man] United team but I can’t see it. I worry for this group of players. To me, they do not look like a strong group mentally.

Newcastle are in the driving seat for a Champions League spot now. They have got good options off the bench. Their attacking players have been on fire. This is where you find out about your squads.

Newcastle have got used to winning big matches. I think they will deal with the pressure and I think they have a great chance now. They are in the driving seat.

Nobody likes to lose games but sometimes it’s the way you lose.

They [Man U] have lost 14 Premier League games and they lost 14 last season so that’s why you have to point your finger at this group of players.

The only defence I have is that a lot of them are still new to the Premier League and the manager is new to the Premier League.

Ruben Amorim is scratching his head. I bet he cannot believe how bad this Man United team is. He obviously cannot say that but this group of players, the mistakes they are making – they can’t seem to get around the pitch.

I think the Premier League has caught this manager and his coaching staff out. I know people do their homework but I think he has gone in there and I think he has been shocked about how bad this group of players are.’

Newcastle United 4 Manchester United 1 – Sunday 13 April 2025 4.30pm

Newcastle United:

Tonali 24, Barnes 49,64, Bruno 77

Garnacho 37

(In brackets the half-time stats)

Possession was Newcastle 48% (47%) Man U 52% (51%)

Total shots were Newcastle 12 (7) Man U 9 (4)

Shots on target were Newcastle 6 (2) Man U 5 (3)

Corners were Newcastle 7 (5) Man U 2 (1)

Touches in the box Newcastle 37 (18) Man U 12 (7)

Newcastle United team v Manchester United:

Pope, Trippier (Krafth 78), Schar, Burn, Livramento, Joelinton (Longstaff 85), Tonali, Bruno (Miley 85), Barnes, Isak (Wilson 78), Murphy (Gordon 78)