Roy Keane slams 'ridiculous' Man City antics after Liverpool win - 'Show a little respect'

Manchester City came from behind to beat Liverpool 2-1 in a dramatic Premier League clash at Anfield, but Roy Keane criticised the visitors for playing loud music during Arne Slot's post-match interview

Roy Keane was not impressed with City(Image: 2025 The FA)

Manchester United legend Roy Keane has criticised Manchester City for showing a 'lack of respect' after music emanated from the away dressing room during Liverpool manager Arne Slot's post-match press conference.

City appeared destined for another setback in the Premier League title race after Dominik Szoboszlai gave the Reds the lead in the 74th minute at Anfield. Nevertheless, Pep Guardiola's men dramatically overturned the deficit late on, with Bernardo Silva levelling before Erling Haaland netted a 93rd-minute winner.

Exuberant celebrations ensued amongst the 3,000 travelling supporters before City's squad continued the festivities in the changing room. Music could be heard booming from City's dressing room whilst Slot conducted his post-match media duties.

It's fair to say Keane was distinctly unimpressed with City's behaviour. "I will be interested to see if the music is on when Pep is doing his talk," he told Sky Sports.

"Man City are entitled to enjoy themselves, but they have to show a little bit of respect. Turn the bloody music down while people are doing press interviews. It is ridiculous."

Reflecting on the match overall and its implications for City's title challenge this season, Keane continued: "Huge result. Big lift for City. Their record here is not great. Pep said before the game, when you come to Anfield you need to show personality and character - and this City team showed it. Particularly in the second half.

"They were very good, in terms of football in the first half. We've been critical of this team over the last 18 months because of the standards City have set and this team haven't really reached it, but today - in the second half - they showed desire, quality.

Pep Guardiola ended a dreadful run at Anfield(Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

"It's more than three points. Psychologically it's a big lift - and a bit of a hammer blow for Arsenal. They still have a nice lead, but to see City go a goal down and then for them to get three points, it's huge."

The victory has pulled City back to within six points of leaders Arsenal with 13 fixtures remaining. Guardiola's side are yet to face the Gunners at the Etihad Stadium in April.

Discussing his team's display against Liverpool and expressing his satisfaction at securing all three points, Guardiola said after the match: "It's so difficult. Anfield is Anfield.

"The tradition, the history, the crowd. It looks smaller, tighter, the pitch does not look the same size of the Etihad. The players they have and everything. Of course, we would be disappointed [if we lost] and the questions would be it's over. Six is better than nine, but it's still a lot considering Arsenal and how strong they are in all departments."