Keane Takes Aim at Sesko After West Ham Equaliser: "You're Supposed to Do That"

Roy Keane has delivered another masterclass in refusing to celebrate a decent bit of football, this time turning his ire on Benjamin Sesko's stoppage-time finish that salvaged a point for Manchester United at West Ham on Tuesday.

The substitute's near-post finish, which kept Michael Carrick's unbeaten run as caretaker boss intact, would ordinarily merit widespread acclaim. Not in Keane's world, though. Speaking on Stick To Football, the former United captain insisted that scoring goals is precisely what strikers are paid to do.

"It was a nice finish," Keane began, before immediately pivoting to his now-familiar refrain. "Sorry, but isn't that what he is supposed to do? He's coming off the bench and they're chasing the game."

From there, Keane deployed an unlikely comparison to make his broader point about United's diminished standing. "Man United and their expectations, it's like Ryanair," he explained. "If a flight is on time, everyone is cheering, laughing and joking. But usually you're going to be two hours late, and everyone thinks that's the norm!"

He continued: "I flew with Ryanair on Sunday and it was two hours late. Nobody was even arguing because this is what we expect. You have low expectations. With Ryanair, you know when you land and they play the music because it was on time? That's Sesko and United, that's what you're supposed to do."

Keane acknowledged the technical quality of Sesko's strike but remained unmoved by the broader narrative. "I've seen the goal, it was a lovely finish with the timing. Everyone is getting carried away because it's an equaliser," he said. "Ian Wright used to do that every week. You're a cheerleader for them, you and Jim Ratcliffe! A draw at West Ham and it's amazing? That's my point, there's no pressure on this United team."

Carrick, by contrast, was effusive in his assessment. He hailed Sesko's finish as "unbelievable," praising both the striker's technical execution and his consistency. "It's an unbelievable finish from the angle to generate that, to get it on target, to finish it – it's some goal," the caretaker said. "He's capable of that, Ben. He's done it all the time. It's not that he's just suddenly burst on the scene. He's been doing it, he's proven that he can score goals as well. He's been doing it in training for us as well."

Carrick also suggested Sesko's strike carried particular significance for the player himself, adding: "The last one would have done him the world of good. Tonight, a little bit different with the emotion of the game, but certainly important and a big moment for him and us."

The 25-year-old has now netted six Premier League goals this season, with four strikes in his last five appearances for the club.