Roy Keane slammed Manchester United in the wake of the Red Devils’ 2-1 defeat by Aston Villa, admitting that he was “glad” his former club were “getting punished”. Ruben Amorim’s side were beaten by a Morgan Rogers brace at Villa Park, with the England international’s two goals sandwiching Matheus Cunha’s equaliser.

A Morgan Rogers brace at home to United keeps Unai Emery’s men in contention with the top two. Villa are one points behind City and two behind Arsenal.

There's progress at Man United this season, but their defensive problems are far from being solved, so this game screams goals. Aston Villa sit third, with United sixth after 16 games. Villa are just three points behind league leaders Arsenal, so this match is of maximum importance in what could be a historical campaign.

Man Utd, who lost captain Bruno Fernandes to injury at half-time, will feel they should have left Villa Park with at least a point but Matheus Cunha missed a great chance to score his second equaliser of the afternoon. The result means Ruben Amorim’s side remain seventh in the table having failed to move level on points with Chelsea and Liverpool.

If the past 20 years have shown us anything, it’s that United has been able to manage growth and spend large amounts, despite massive debts.

Manchester United are seen as the frontrunners to sign Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth.The Ghana winger’s contract at Bournemouth includes a release clause worth £65 million for the upcoming