Manchester United's failure to secure a vital home win has drawn fierce criticism from club legend Roy Keane, who accused the players of complacency after they surrendered a lead against West Ham United.
Late Collapse Costs United Victory
The match at Old Trafford on Friday 5 December 2025 seemed to be going to plan for the hosts after defender Diogo Dalot broke the deadlock. However, the visitors fought back and found a crucial equaliser inside the final ten minutes through defender Soungoutou Magassa, securing a 1-1 draw.
Keane's Scathing Assessment
Analysing the performance post-match, a furious Roy Keane did not hold back in his assessment of his former team's mentality. The former United captain stated that after taking the lead, the players were "chilling out" and acting as if they had "won the league."
Keane highlighted a severe drop in intensity and a lack of the ruthless edge required to kill off the game, suggesting the squad displayed an unacceptable attitude for a club of Manchester United's stature.
Premier League Table Ramifications
The dropped points have significant consequences for both teams in the Premier League standings:
- Manchester United remain in eighth position, now a daunting 11 points behind league leaders Arsenal.
- West Ham United managed to claw a valuable point but it was not enough to lift them out of the Premier League's relegation zone.
The result adds further pressure on United's season, raising serious questions about their consistency and ability to challenge for the top positions, while West Ham's fight for survival continues.
