Roy Keane likes to judge character and Mikel Arteta was the target of his cutting analysis following Arsenal's deflating 3-1 loss to Manchester United on Sunday.
The Gunners slumped to defeat at Old Trafford, with Bukayo Saka's second-half equaliser only be rendered a consolation as they dominated possession but were toothless on too many occasions. But it wasn't just a poor defensive display that left Arsenal fans and their manager furious, as Gabriel Martinelli also had a goal controversially ruled out thanks to a VAR check after only 11 minutes.
And that's where Keane picked up on a trait which is becoming a trend whenever the Gunners lose. Post-match, Arteta criticised the match officials once again and told Sky Sports: "It's a lack of consistency. What is soft? Last week, they [Aston Villa] got a goal when there's a foul on Aaron [Ramsdale], but it's soft and it's not a foul.
