‘Come with violence!’ – Roy Keane slams Tottenham star and insists Man City targeted ‘weak’ player for winning goal
Spurs were unhappy with City’s late winner (Picture: Getty)
Roy Keane has criticised Tottenham star Guglielmo Vicario for his role in Manchester City?s FA Cup winning goal, believing Pep Guardiola?s side targeted their ?weak? goalkeeper.
City sealed their place in the fifth round of the competition after securing their first ever win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Friday night with a 1-0 victory.
Nathan Ake scored the only goal of the game after 88 minutes, prodding home after Vicario was unable to hold onto Kevin de Bruyne?s corner.
Ruben Dias stood in front of the Spurs goalkeeper but Tottenham?s appeals for a foul were waved away.
Former Manchester United captain Keane was not convinced Vicario had been fouled, insisting the Italy international had failed to ?command his area?.
?The goalkeeper has got to command that six yard area,? Keane told ITV Sport.
?A goalkeeping coach I used to work with years ago, he used to say – and I loved it – you come with violence. You come and attack that space and clear people out of the way. You have got to let them know you are there. If defenders are backing into you, be physical. Command that area.?
Ruben Dias appeared to be leaning into the Spurs goalkeeper (Picture: Getty)
City failed to trouble Spurs in a series of similar corner kick routines leading for the goal. Their determination eventually paid off, with Keane believing the defending champions were determined to exploit Vicario having identifie...
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