Roy Keane strongly criticised Pep Guardiola for what he deemed a pointless discussion between the Manchester City boss and Erling Haaland.
Haaland had a standout performance at Old Trafford, scoring two goals in their 3-0 victory.
His first goal came from a penalty in the first half, and he nearly netted another before halftime, but Andre Onana made an impressive save.
In the second half, the 23-year-old secured his second goal with a header over Onana and also played a role in setting up Phil Foden for the third goal.
After the convincing win, Guardiola engaged in a conversation with Haaland, focusing on the distinction between his first-half and second-half headers.
When questioned about this in the studio, Keane criticised Guardiola for what he viewed as a theatrical act.
He explained on Sky Sports: “It’s all for show. It’s all for show. You can have that chat in the dressing room. What’s the big deal? It was a lovely header but you don’t need to be on the pitch talking about it for five minutes. Just get down the tunnel and enjoy your victory.”
This victory could potentially be a pivotal moment in the Premier League title race, and Manchester City certainly celebrated their win.
The Citizens are now level with Arsenal in second place, trailing the leaders, Tottenham Hotspur, by just two points.
Guardiola’s team will enjoy a rare midweek break, as they were eliminated from the Carabao Cup at an early stage. Their next match is scheduled for the weekend, when they face Bournemouth on Saturday, November 4.