Why Roy Keane has been forced into a Manchester United U-turn by Erik ten Hag

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What a difference 90 minutes can make. Manchester United were hugely impressive during their statement victory over rivals Liverpool on Monday night - so much so that even Roy Keane had to soften his stance.

Over 15 years on from hanging up his boots on a glittering playing career, the ex-United captain is as hard-nosed as a pundit as he was in the engine room.

However, when the situation commands, he can also dish out praise. Erik ten Hag brought fresh hope when he was appointed as United manager this summer.

Brighton and Brentford did their best to dampen that mood at Old Trafford before goals from Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford gave United and Ten Hag an important win over Liverpool to leave their rivals winless after three games. READ MORE: Scholes praises two players Following planned anti-Glazer protests before the Monday night showdown, the mood changed somewhat during 90 pulsating minutes and Keane was forced into a U-turn on United's players.