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‘Alfie had a long-running feud with Roy, so we expected a bad challenge, but when it came we were shocked. Keane just walked straight down the tunnel’: Ex-Manchester City defender reflects on infamous 2001 derby against Manchester United

21 Apr 2001: Roy Keane of Manchester United shouts at Alf Inge Haaland of Manchester City following his red card during the FA Carling Premiership match played at Old Trafford, in Manchester, England. The match ended in a 1-1 draw. \ Mandatory Credit: Gary M Prior/Allsport.

Manchester United and Manchester City's meeting at Old Trafford in April 2001 has since become synonymous for Roy Keane's challenge on Alf-Inge Haaland, but the severity of the tackle even shocked those playing in the game.

Tackling the Norwegian knee-high towards the end of the game, Keane received his marching orders during the 1-1 draw. Keane later received an extra five-game ban and £150,000 fine by the FA after the Irishman stated in his autobiography that he intended to "hurt" Halaand (along with some profanities), which was deemed a premeditated assault.

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