Roy Keane Criticizes Trent Alexander-Arnold's Defending After Liverpool's 2-2 Draw with Manchester United

Manchester United Legend Roy Keane Criticizes Trent Alexander-Arnold's Defending Against Man United

Manchester United legend Roy Keane did not hold back in his assessment of Trent Alexander-Arnold's performance during the 2-2 draw between Liverpool and Manchester United on January 5, 2025.

Roy Keane was particularly critical of the Liverpool defender's defending, describing it as subpar and even suggesting that Alexander-Arnold's performance was at a level suited for a lower-tier team, jokingly implying he could play for Tranmere Rovers.

The match itself was a dramatic encounter at Anfield, which saw both teams fight hard for the points. Lisandro Martínez put Manchester United ahead in the 52nd minute, but Liverpool responded swiftly through Cody Gakpo to equalize. Mohamed Salah then put Liverpool in the lead with a penalty, but a late strike from Amad Diallo ensured the game ended 2-2, with both teams sharing the spoils.

In a playful response to Keane's comments, Tranmere Rovers took to Twitter to joke back, saying: "Trent to Tranmere, Roy? Nah, we're alright thanks. #TRFC #SWA."

The match result and goal scorers are as follows:

Liverpool 2-2 Manchester United

Goal Scorers: Lisandro Martínez (United), Cody Gakpo (Liverpool), Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), Amad Diallo (United)