# Erling Haaland Uses Manchester United Fans’ Chants of “Keano” as Motivation
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has revealed that he used Manchester United fans’ chants of “Keano” as motivation before scoring a penalty in front of Old Trafford’s Stretford End. The chants of “Keano” were a reference to the history between Haaland’s father Alf-Inge Haaland and former United captain Roy Keane.
## History Between Alf-Inge Haaland and Roy Keane
The history between Alf-Inge Haaland and Roy Keane dates back to April 2001 when the two clashed during a Manchester derby. Keane had suffered a serious knee injury in 1997 and was out for 11 months. In the derby, Keane accused Haaland of feigning an injury and deliberately trying to get him sent off. Keane was sent off and later admitted that he had deliberately set out to injure Haaland.
The rivalry between the two players has been well documented and has been a source of motivation for Erling Haaland. The Manchester City striker has spoken about how his father’s rivalry with Keane has inspired him to become a better player.
## Erling Haaland Scores Penalty at Old Trafford
Erling Haaland was in inspired form as Manchester City beat Manchester United 2-0 at Old Trafford. The Norwegian striker scored a penalty in front of the Stretford End, where the United fans had been chanting “Keano” throughout the match.
Haaland revealed after the match that he had used the chants of “Keano” as motivation before taking the penalty. He said: “It was a great feeling to score in front of the Stretford End. The fans were chanting ‘Keano’ and it was an extra motivation for me to take the penalty.”
Haaland’s penalty was his 15th goal in 11 games for Manchester City and his fourth goal in three games against Manchester United. The Norwegian striker has been in sensational form since joining City from Borussia Dortmund in January 2020.
## Match Report
Manchester City continued their impressive start to the season with a 2-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford. Goals from Erling Haaland and Phil Foden were enough to secure all three points for the Citizens, who remain unbeaten in the Premier League this season.
Haaland opened the scoring from the penalty spot after being brought down by United defender Harry Maguire. The Norwegian striker then turned provider for Foden, who added a second goal late on to seal the win for City.
The win moves City up to second in the Premier League table, level on points with leaders Liverpool. Manchester United remain in 15th place, seven points behind their rivals.
## Watch Highlights on Match of the Day 2
Fans can watch highlights of the match on Match of the Day 2 on Sunday, 29 October at 22:30 GMT on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app.
Erling Haaland’s penalty at Old Trafford will no doubt be remembered for many years to come, not least because of the chants of “Keano” that provided extra motivation for the Norwegian striker.