Roy Keane criticizes Manchester City after Arsenal draw

In a recent match, Manchester City faced Arsenal, where City struggled to secure a win against a 10-man Arsenal team. The game saw City initially take the lead with a goal from Erling Haaland, but Arsenal responded with a stunning strike from Riccardo Calafiori and a header from Gabriel Magalhaes, putting them ahead. However, the turning point came when Arsenal's Leandro Trossard received a second yellow card just before halftime, forcing the Gunners to adopt a defensive strategy. Despite being a man down, Arsenal managed to hold their ground, often resorting to a 5-4-0 formation to protect their lead. They employed various tactics, including lengthy goal kicks and time-wasting strategies, to maintain their advantage. While some praised Arsenal's defensive efforts, Roy Keane criticized Manchester City's performance, highlighting their lack of movement and creativity in breaking down the Gunners' defense. Keane pointed out that City’s attackers failed to capitalize on the situation, suggesting that their poor play was more to blame for the draw than Arsenal's defensive prowess. His fellow pundit, Micah Richards, acknowledged Arsenal's remarkable defensive display, particularly from players Gabriel and Saliba, who managed to withstand pressure from one of the league's top teams. The match ended in a dramatic draw, with John Stones equalizing for City in the 98th minute, but the overall performance left much to be desired for the City side, raising questions about their attacking strategies moving forward.