Update: Roy Keane hammers ‘weak’ Man United after Newcastle defeat in scathing rant News

Manchester United were beaten comfortably 4-1 by Newcastle in the Premier League to ensure their lowest-ever points tally in the top flight

Manchester United legend Roy Keane hammered Ruben Amorim’s side after they were beaten 4-1 by Newcastle at St James’ Park.

The Magpies took the lead on 24 minutes thanks to a brilliant strike from Sandro Tonali. Alejandro Garnacho equalised for United before the break which gave supporters hope of an improved performance in the second half.

That was not forthcoming though. Instead, the Reds collapsed with Harvey Barnes making it 2-1 with a close-range before doubling the advantage by waltzing through United’s defence.

Bruno Guimaraes was gifted a fourth to put United firmly out of the game. The heavy defeat means United have dropped to 14th this evening and can only finish on a maximum of 56 points.

Previously, their lowest-ever total in the Premier League was 58 points. After being asked on Sky Sports for his initial reaction to the defeat, Keane did not mince his words.

“”Not good enough, the second half… that was 14 league games they’ve lost now and we keep making excuses for this team,” Keane began. “There’s not enough players who can run in the team and I don’t think there are players who want to run.

“Not enough of a goal threat… you’ve got to dig deep even when you’re up against it and they didn’t do that in the second half. We spoke at half-time, the big test was to come in the second half.

“Looking at Newcastle, Newcastle were outstanding, they are used to winning big games now they have got in a really good habit. United are the opposite.

“I think United now are physically and mentally a weak team. Newcastle were too fast, too powerful and more determined.

“The pace up front, United couldn’t deal with their attacking players and they got what they deserved. Well done Newcastle they were outstanding but United – there was talk before the game about ‘there’s good signs for this United team and signs they were getting better.’

“Well, I can’t see it, and I saw there another poor performance particularly in the second half. Not good enough and I worry for this group of players, for me they don’t look like a strong group mentally.”

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