Roy Keane praised the Manchester United fans ahead of their important Premier League match against Arsenal at Old Trafford. The Red Devils started the match 29 points behind Arsenal in what has been a tough season for Erik ten Hag’s side.
Travelling supporters praised for unwavering support at Selhurst Park
United supporters were praised for their unwavering support during their 4-0 loss against Crystal Palace on Monday night. After the match, Jamie Carragher and Ashley Young were complimentary about the fans in the away end at Selhurst Park on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football. Carragher said: “That’s unbelievable, isn’t it? Most teams’ away support is fantastic, they go on the road and they pay the money.
“That is absolutely fantastic from Manchester United fans because you know what? Those players do not deserve that and if they go off thinking ‘it wasn’t as bad as we think because look at the supporters’ reaction’.”
“That is unbelievable support.” @Carra23 and @youngy18 give huge credit to the Manchester United fans for singing after the 4-0 defeat to Crystal Palace 👏 pic.twitter.com/93efLCKRct
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 6, 2024
Keane defends United fans
Before the game on Sunday against title-chasing Arsenal, Keane and Wayne Rooney discussed the importance of the United fans to the team’s chances of getting a positive result. Rooney said that the Red Devils’ fans have “always great”, especially in recent times.
Meanwhile, Keane said: “I think the United fans have always been criticised over the years for being glory hunters, but I’d say hopefully you see the best of United fans today. They’re hardcore fans. Get behind the team, they can see they’re struggling, they’re obviously frustrated, but I think they want the team to turn up today. Show some physicality, a bit of spirit, a bit of fight and hopefully a bit of quality. They’re up against it and as long as they show that, the fans will be behind them. Don’t worry about that.”
“Hopefully you see the best of Man Utd fans today” 🗣🔴 pic.twitter.com/KeVVEnVZsd
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 12, 2024