Roy Keane Praises Rashford’s Incredible Manchester Derby Goal
Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford received high praise from former player Roy Keane for his remarkable goal in Sunday’s derby against Manchester City at the Etihad. In just eight minutes of play, Rashford unleashed a powerful shot from 25 yards out that found the top of the net, leaving the home supporters stunned into silence.
Keane, speaking to Sky Sports, expressed his delight with United’s first-half performance and described Rashford’s goal as “brilliant.” He commended Scott McTominay for his run that created space and emphasized the simplicity of Rashford’s finish. Keane also highlighted Rashford’s previous displays of world-class talent and praised his confident body language on the day.
The statistics behind Rashford’s goal further highlight its exceptional nature. The shot was recorded at a speed of 72mph and had an xG (expected goals) value of 0.03, indicating a low probability of success. In fact, there was only a one in 30 chance of the ball finding the back of the net. This adds to the overall impressiveness of Rashford’s feat.
Rashford, who has faced criticism throughout the season, recently addressed these concerns in a blog piece for The Players’ Tribune. In response to the widespread criticism, he wrote about his determination to prove his doubters wrong. Gary Neville, another former Manchester United player, praised Rashford for his response to criticism and described his goal as the perfect way to silence his critics.
The victory over Manchester City was a crucial one for Manchester United, who needed everything to go their way against their rivals. Rashford’s stunning goal played a significant role in securing the win and earning praise from Keane, Neville, and fans alike. As the season progresses, it will be interesting to see if Rashford can continue to defy expectations and deliver standout performances for his team.