Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has criticised Tottenham defender Cristian Romero’s decision to shout at and celebrate in front of Harry Maguire following the defender’s own-goal in the second half.
It came after Spurs went on to lose the game 3-2 to the hosts, casting doubt over their ability to finish inside the top four this season.
Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring for the Red Devils, hitting a long-range effort that looped over the outstretched hand of Hugo Lloris.
Harry Kane then equalised from the penalty spot after Diogo Dalot handled the ball in the box, but the side were then quickly behind again as Ronaldo scored a simple goal from a few yards out.
Discussing the game after, Antonio Conte said on Sky Sports: "Tonight it’s very difficult to explain this loss in a difficult stadium, atmosphere, strong team like United.
"I don’t think we deserved to lose the game but at the same time, it happened. I think we played a good game and a great part of the game but at the same we struggled with experience and to deal with some situations because when you play a game there are many parts to the game and I think sometimes you have to push and go strong when there is to be calm, don’t hurry."
Following the conclusion of the game though, Keane brought up Romero’s celebrations and criticised him for doing so.
The centre-back was seen screaming and celebrating in front of Maguire, who had turned the ball into his own net at 2-2.
Keane said on Sky Sports: "[It’s] Not good. No, no, no. You get no luck for that. When you’re a player you take note, don’t worry. You take note of that."
Former Spurs defender Michael Dawson also added: "It comes back to haunt you, things like that. Certainly as a defender, you make mistakes. Things like that don’t go right. You don’t need to see that, could be you next week."
The result leaves the Lilywhites five points behind Manchester United, who have moved into fourth, though fifth placed Arsenal have a number of games in hand over the sides around them.
Whether they can bounce back remains to be seen, but it may be too late for Conte’s men to make a charge for the top four.
