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Ben Banks

Manchester United branded 'unforgivable and 'shameful' as Roy Keane blasts flops after City derby mauling

Roy Keane reckons some Manchester United players shouldn't pull on the shirt again after a disastrous 4-1 derby loss to Manchester City.

After encouraging signs in the first half, Riyad Mahrez added a brace to Kevin De Bruyne's double in the second period.

Jadon Sancho's goal against his former club only proved to be a consolation on a dire day for Ralf Ragnick's side, who are fifth in the Premier League.

Man City meanwhile are top of the league by six points, although Liverpool in second have a game in-hand.

United legend Keane didn't pull any of his punches post-match and blasted his former side's performance, believing some shouldn't pull on the Red Devils again.

He told Sky Sports: "For any player to give up in a derby - or any game - is unforgivable. There's no hiding place in top level sport.

"They stopped running. Players weren't running back and I can't understand that. It's really unacceptable and they threw in the towel. Shameful.

"You've got to tackle. We saw a reflection of where the team and the club is. You've got to have a bit of pride and your own pride has to kick in, at some stage.

"I was getting really frustrated watching it. There were five or six players I was watching, who I think shouldn't play for Manchester United again.

"It was just shameful that you can't put your body on the line. Manchester United... I could go on. They gave up four goals and City had another couple of gears to go. Men versus boys."

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