Roy Keane criticises Manchester United’s warm-up ahead of their derby against Manchester City, saying he is “baffled” by the way the team prepares. Both reports describe his reaction as outspoken and focused on the pre-match routine.
The outlets link the moment to the wider build-up for the contest, with Manchester United attempting to set the tone against Enzo Maresca’s City. The Manchester Evening News frames the warm-up as something that “raises eyebrows” during preparations, while the Mirror highlights Keane’s frustration and portrays the incident as notable because he does not usually mince his words.
Across the coverage, the emphasis is on Keane’s response to Manchester United’s specific approach to warming up rather than on any on-field events. The reports do not present detailed technical explanations of what was wrong with the routine, but they agree that his criticism is directed at United’s preparations before kick-off.
