Roy Keane points finger at Michael Carick over reaction to Man Utd red card fury

Roy Keane points finger at Michael Carick over reaction to Man Utd red card furyLisandro Martinez will miss the huge clash between Chelsea and Manchester United this weekend, after a contentious red card at Old Trafford on MondayCommentsSportRichard Cusack Sport Content Editor12:45, 16 Apr 2026View ImageLisandro Martinez was sent off for Man United during their clash with Leeds(Image: Michael Regan/Getty Images)Roy Keane has accused Michael Carrick of using Lisandro Martinez's red card to deflect attention away from Manchester United's substandard display against Leeds United. Carrick was incensed when Martinez was dismissed during the Reds' 2-1 home loss to Leeds, which rules him out of this weekend's clash between Chelsea and United at Stamford Bridge.‌The Argentinian defender was sent off for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin's hair. Referee Paul Tierney brandished the red card after being instructed to review the incident by VAR, something which particularly infuriated Carrick.‌In his post-match interview, Carrick branded the decision as "one of the worst" he's witnessed this season and drew parallels with Harry Maguire's red card against Bournemouth the previous week. However, Keane disagreed with Carrick, highlighting the fact United were already 2-0 down before Martinez was dismissed.‌READ MORE: Man Utd news: Michael Carrick 'replacement' could sign two stars as transfer talk emergesREAD MORE: Harry Maguire's furious outburst at officials revealed as FA and Man Utd row detailedKeane, speaking on The Overlap, said: "I can see why he gave it, but this idea of violent conduct, it is harsh. But they did it to (Michael) Keane, he was sent off at Everton a couple of months ago and that was the same type of scenario."He didn't really grab him but he got a red card for it, so. I think when they call it violent conduct that sounds a bit bizarre doesn't it? I am amazed after the game, United, e...