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Roy Keane did not hold back following Sunderland’s 3-0 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, February 7, 2026. While the Black Cats have enjoyed a stellar return to the Premier League, Keane was incensed by the performance of striker Brian Brobbey, who struggled to make any impact against the league leaders.
Brobbey, who was handed a start in the absence of the injured Granit Xhaka, missed a crucial early chance and was largely anonymous as goals from Martin Zubimendi and Viktor Gyökeres put the game to bed. Keane, speaking on Sky Sports, delivered a scathing assessment that echoed his infamous “no-nonsense” style.
”I’ve seen enough of him today to know he’s not up to the standard,” Keane fumed. “To go to the Emirates and stroll around like that is a total waste of a jersey. He shouldn’t get another minute for the club. If I’m the manager, he’s sent to the reserves on Monday morning. You can’t carry passengers at this level, especially against a team like Arsenal. It was amateurish.”
Sunderland fans were in total agreement on social media, with many calling for a more clinical presence up front as the club looks to maintain its top-half position. While Regis Le Bris’ side remains 11th, Keane’s “reserve team” verdict has sparked a heated debate over whether Brobbey has a future in the Northeast.
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