Keane: Reality check for Man Utd

Roy Keane has questioned whether Manchester United have truly moved on from their past problems, criticising their strength in depth in the defeat at Arsenal.

Eddie Nketiah’s last-minute goal saw the Gunners beat United 3-2 in a thrilling contest at the Emirates

Erik ten Hag’s men remain fourth in the table but now lie 11 points behind Arsenal, who also have a game in hand on all their title rivals as they sit at the Premier League’s summit. Keane said: “United have made progress but at the end of the game, I’m looking at (Luke) Shaw still at left-back - there are questions over him. (Aaron) Wan-Bissaka, Fred, (Scott) McTominay- it’s like Manchester United haven’t moved on from the problems in the past.

“I’m not blaming them as it was a tough game, give credit to Arsenal. It was a reality check. I still think United are well short. They were missing players today but a squad like United should be able to deal with it.

“Then when the going got tough you are looking at the bench and it wasn’t great. For all the money United have spent they are still well short. I think they are certs for top four, maybe win a cup, but in terms of competing for league titles there is a way to go.”

Keane was particularly irked with Wan-Bissaka’s defending for Arsenal’s opening goal scored by Nketiah.

“It’s just his lack of awareness. It’s as if he can’t believe someone’s coming around the back of him, because he can see him, he just dozes off.”

Results: Leeds 0-0 Brentford. Man City 3-0 Wolves, Arsenal 3-2 Man United.