Roy Keane, renowned for his straightforward analysis, praised English forward Marcus Rashford during halftime following his stunning goal in the Sunday afternoon derby match. Despite Manchester City ultimately emerging victorious with a 3-1 win over their rivals, Manchester United, the first half proved to be more competitive than anticipated.
Rashford’s early strike, a sublime finish after receiving a pass from Bruno Fernandes, surprised the crowd at the Etihad Stadium, as the ball rocketed into the net off the crossbar. This goal was particularly significant given recent scrutiny surrounding Rashford’s performance and attitude on the field, including being dropped from the lineup for missing training sessions.
During the halftime analysis on Sky Sports, Roy Keane commended Rashford’s exceptional goal and acknowledged a positive change in his body language during the match. Keane stated, “It was a brilliant goal, it’s been a brilliant first-half. Marcus, he’s done it before, world-class finish – there is nothing wrong with his body language today.”
Despite Rashford’s moment of brilliance, Manchester United’s struggle to secure Champions League qualification spots continues, with Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur emerging as the most likely contenders. In contrast, Manchester City’s victory keeps them within striking distance of league leaders Liverpool, with just one point separating the two teams at the top of the Premier League table.