Harry Maguire has last laugh over Roy Keane as Man United star delivers perfect response

Roy Keane was quick to criticise Harry Maguire in the build-up to Saturday's Manchester Derby, only to be left with egg on his face as United secured a 2-0 win over their bitter rivals

Harry Maguire let his football do the talking as he was lambasted by Roy Keane in the build-up to Saturday's Manchester Derby. The former Manchester United captain was incredibly critical of the centre-back for his positive comments over Michael Carrick's arrival as the Reds prepared for one of their toughest games of the season.

Reading out Carrick's programme notes on Sky Sports, Dave Jones said: "Michael Carrick has spoken to the United crowd as they arrive. He says it's been a fantastic week, the training ground environment is really positive, the players have applied themselves brilliantly, and there's been a great atmosphere amongst all the staff. That's all good to hear, isn't it, Roy?"

However, the Irishman was less than enthused by what he had heard, quickly clapping back: "Well, what d'you expect them to say? Listening to Harry Maguire there, saying there's a good vibe, there's energy in the place. Of course, that's gonna happen when the new manager comes in.

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"We've heard that for the last 50, 60, 70 years. A new manager walks in and says, 'There's a spring in everyone's step, training's been sharper, everyone's in a good mood.' Well, fantastic, because you know what you're here to do?

"What you're here to do at Man United- I used to fall out with lots of people at United; I did, believe it or not. You have to remind people, and I'm including Harry Maguire, you're here to win. You're here to win; end of story.

"This idea that everyone's best pals with each other, and there's energy. No wonder Harry spoke well of him; he thought, 'If I speak well, I might get back in the team.' That's what seems to happen there. We'll see what Harry does when the game starts."

Keane may have been left eating his words in the aftermath of the encounter between United and City at the Theatre of Dreams, however, in which, his former club claimed all three points. After disallowed goals from Amad and Bruno Fernandes in the first-half, United ran away with it in the second.

Bryan Mbeumo took very little time to acclimate to the Premier League upon his return from AFCON, breaking the deadlock in the 65th minute, before Patrick Dorgu sealed the deal a little over 10 minutes later in a 2-0 win.

It was also an inspired performance from Maguire, who played the full match and helped United secure a clean sheet against highly-prolific opposition, alongside Lisandro Martinez.

Speaking about the win with Sky Sports, Carrick explained: "Today was special. Putting things together quickly and trying to put an imprint on the team. Gathering together and emotionally getting attached to what we want to do.

"I felt that unbelievable from the staff and the players. I am not getting carried away. It is one result, but it needs to be a regular feeling with that level of performance."