Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen got a first hand insight into Roy Keane's grudge holding capabilities. Eriksen showed all of his quality and talent in United’s 3-1 victory over Arsenal at Old Trafford.
The Dane was named man of the match after a truly mesmerising display at the heart of the United midfield.Unfortunately, the former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder’s performance against the north Londoners, was not enough to heal one of Keane’s greatest woundings - Denmark’s 5-1 victory over Ireland in the 2017 World Cup Play-Offs. .Read More: Gary Neville predicts top four but leaves out Man Utd despite Arsenal winIreland thought they were on course for the 2018 World Cup when Shane Duffy opened the scoring after six minutes.
Unfortunately, the Irish merely poked the Danes, who responded in furious fashion. Eriksen helped himself to a sensational hattrick, while Andreas Christensen and Nicklas Bendtner also got themselves on the scoresheet.
At the time, Keane was the assistant manager to Michael O’Neil and played a huge role in Ireland’s bid for World Cup qualification.And Keane said he is yet to forgive Eriksen for his role in Ireland’s heartbreak. “I have no questions to ask you because I am still upset with you,” Keane said to Eriksen after the game.
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