There are always fireworks when Liverpool play Manchester United, and that could well extend to the Sky Sports studio on Sunday with Roy Keane confirmed as a pundit for the big game.
Keane, as tough and ruthless with his opinions as a pundit as he was while commanding United's midfield, will join Liverpool legends Jamie Carragher and Graeme Souness in providing analysis at Anfield.
That also means Keane could be seen back on the pitch of United's most famous rivals should Sky decide to take their men down to ground level for a portion of the broadcast.
Keane's former United team-mate Gary Neville – who he once rescued from a rampaging Patrick Vieira in the tunnel before a famous clash against Arsenal – will be on co-commentary duty, although expect to see him join the conversation from the stands or later in the studio.
Keane played in English football's biggest fixture 21 times, winning nine and losing seven for United.
He won an astonishing seven Premier League titles at Old Trafford, as well as the Champions League and four FA Cups.
Keane recently left his role as Martin O'Neill's assistant with the Republic of Ireland after a dismal run of form. His most recent position as a No 1 was at Ipswich in 2011 as his managerial career failed to reach anywhere near the heights of his playing days.
Keane has also been a high-profile pundit, leading ITV's analysis of the Champions League and international football in recent years, including last summer's World Cup.
Arsenal became Keane's whipping boys during the latter years of Arsene Wenger's reign, with the no-nonsense Irishman ripping apart the team's brittle performances on many occasions.
Keane will get the chance on Sunday to deliver his verdict on Arsenal's new regime under Unai Emery – the Gunners travel to Southampton in the day's early game.
Should United's miserable form under Jose Mourinho continue at Anfield, however, United fans should not expect Keane to go easy on his former club. He did once, after all, use an interview with United's own TV channel for an explosive rant at his then team-mates whilc club captain.
Sky's coverage of both Southampton vs Arsenal and Liverpool vs Manchester United starts at 12.30pm, with Keane on from the start.
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Image those two in the ring: "And in the Red corner: Souness! And in the (other) Red Corner: Keane"... You can almost hear the ref: And I wan't a clean fight boys. No dirty tricks?! Yeah right Boss. GET IN !!
Sourface was a dirty,sneaky type of player,Keane was up front,in your face and never backed down...
Green302
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I'm on a 12 hour shift on Sunday normally I would get a shift swap to watch united play but no I think I'll just stay at work. On the plus side I believe Jose will be sacked when Liverpool beat us won't he? Surely...
One can only hope mate. He's rotten from the inside out.
offlinea
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Why do people with zero social skills get jobs as pundits?
Because you don't need social skills to be a pundit. You just have to express your views. Roy Keane is pretty good at that.
Bourdieu
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I'm NOT. a Liverpool fan but I'm afraid with Man U's defence, my 4 year old grandson might get a chance to learn to count beyond 5. Good luck United.
Four years old & can't count beyond 4? I see he's inherited grandad's maths ability & IQ.
ukrainec
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Why he's not exactly a good manager himself is he.
True but its refreshing to have a pundit whose hands are not tied by Sky's PC BS and who will tell it like it is.
isolation
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Would of liked to of seen him on the pitch against souness
Call that a draw now.
twilight
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Was a big fan of Keane but he said he would never become a pundit and did the second work dried up and he's a hypocrite to slate any teams style of play with the brutal stuff himself and O'Neill had the Irish team playing.
Yes but they had a plan and Aren't a very good side United are a good side. Now that they are losing mourinho has everyone believing that they aren't good enough for top 4
Ellenmed
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If a supporter intentionally attacked another supporter and injured him so badly he couldn¿t return to work he¿d be banned from every ground in the country. So why this animal allowed anywhere near a ground after what he did to Alf Inge Harland?
Haaland played the next week after that tackle, it was his other knee that caused him to retire.
Weilbid
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I wonder what Keano thinks of Lingards new clothing range.....
Haha brilliant. Could you imagine him in that dressing room.
massively
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Another failed manager comes back to his cosy Sky job.
He got a team on the brink of relegation from the championship to the PL. Sorry but that proves he's got the ability.
background
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Comes across as angry and scathing but there's no sitting on the fence with Roy Keane.
True enough, sounds like he has barbed wire up his nether regions.
Muhsina
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Never watch pundits any more but might give this a go if I remember. Presumably Souness and Keane have been on together before, but maybe not with their teams playing each other. Could be good viewing, anyway. Surely Keane won't back down on anything and not sure Souness is any different
Lincolns
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Pity his playing qualities didn't materialise as a manager, he is just what united need now. Show them what it means to play with passion and pride
dramatic
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There is no surprise anymore from moureen ... Just park and bus and expect miracle ... Klopp better take the initiative and just finish him off for good and the football fraternity will thank him for job well done
lifesoga
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Image those two in the ring: "And in the Red corner: Souness! And in the (other) Red Corner: Keane"... You can almost hear the ref: And I wan't a clean fight boys. No dirty tricks?! Yeah right Boss. GET IN !!
Nichola
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Great player and a great pundit. If ya don't like his forthright views use the mute button.
destinat
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make keane the man utd manager just imagine how he would deal with pogba !
ruinous
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Doesn't matter what you think of keane. As a player he was one of the best. He doesn't mince his words. Pogba better hope he's no playing otherwise he's going to get roasted by Liverpool and keano
gadgets
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I'm on a 12 hour shift on Sunday normally I would get a shift swap to watch united play but no I think I'll just stay at work. On the plus side I believe Jose will be sacked when Liverpool beat us won't he? Surely...
teenager
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hope Souness is on this on too so the too of them can talk about pogba
JamesHarden521
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Why do people with zero social skills get jobs as pundits?
myhome12
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The best pundit by a country mile ! And I hate Man U
opportun
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I'm NOT. a Liverpool fan but I'm afraid with Man U's defence, my 4 year old grandson might get a chance to learn to count beyond 5. Good luck United.
condition
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Why he's not exactly a good manager himself is he.
Everleys
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Souness and Keane will be very balanced programme my two favourite pundits. Honest and knowledgeable both of them.
NOher
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Best centre mid ever in the premiership. What a player
snookera
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Two things I most think with regards Roy Keane, ROI walk out and Alf-Inge Haland
FCBxavi
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Let's hope Roy tells it as it is,he usually does,United under Jose are crap...
planning
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Would of liked to of seen him on the pitch against souness
qianmia
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what a player he was !
yuyu21
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Tell it as is it.He was right about Arsenal for many years and I'm a lifelong Gooner.The guy was a winner as a player not so good as a manager.
Darcybecky
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You can never write off Man U in these games as any Liverpool fan will tell you .
badly
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How man utd could do with keane in the dressing room at the moment !
killbaby
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I was hoping for giggsy but I know they have to invite wife of his brother with him so...
erroneous
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Was a big fan of Keane but he said he would never become a pundit and did the second work dried up and he's a hypocrite to slate any teams style of play with the brutal stuff himself and O'Neill had the Irish team playing.
ponderous
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The one player who i would love to have in the team giving pogba, lingard and all those social media fatanics a slap
Jackeven
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Honestly believe he's the best, most honest and least biased pundit in the game. Suffers from his reputation, but give me him over the screeching of Neville and Carragher any day
happinese
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If a supporter intentionally attacked another supporter and injured him so badly he couldn¿t return to work he¿d be banned from every ground in the country. So why this animal allowed anywhere near a ground after what he did to Alf Inge Harland?
Richarder
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I remember this guy walking out on his country during a world cup.
ostracize
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I wonder what Keano thinks of Lingards new clothing range.....
Lidroids
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Keane should go into the United changing room and "explain" how much the match means to both sets of fans. Maybe they would wake up.
Loudests
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He's not PC or corporate enough for Sky, he'll soon be given the sack
idleness
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SKY ARE MORE BOTHERED ABOUT NFL AND BASKETBALL RATHER THAN FOOTBALL NOWADAYS.
JamesHarden521
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Hopefully Keane's unequivocal sharp tongue will do what Rio and Scholesy have failed to do and scare Mourinho out of the club and into hiding in his big London mansion where he can't damage us anymore. Clown.
pololike
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Yeah why not, jump to the bandwagon and start running your mouth. Situation is terrible at United but can any of these pundits do it in real life to sort it? Answer is NO.
Jesseshain
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Another failed manager comes back to his cosy Sky job.
Abdullahs
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Keane vs Souness in a Liverpool vs United game, this is going to be interesting.
Opacity
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Bring your boots Roy, you're still way better that that current Man U midfield
sogani
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Make Roy the manager.
Wednesday
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Keane is a great pundit and he's praised Arsenal this season