IRELAND legend Roy Keane and Jamie Carragher had a furious row in the Sky Sports studio following Manchester United's 1-1 draw with Chelsea today.
The former players were discussing United interim manager Michael Carrick's decision to leave Ronaldo on the bench for the Stamford Bridge clash.
Ronaldo came on in the 64th minute, shortly before Chelsea equalised, but was largely ineffective before heading straight down the tunnel at full time.
Watch the exchange in full below
Keane was arguing that while Ronaldo, 36, shouldn't expect to start every game, he should feature from the start in big games such as today's clash at the league leaders.
However, Carragher said it should no longer come as a surprise if Ronaldo is benched.
The former Liverpool player went further, saying United only signed the Portuguese to stop him joining Manchester City.
He also criticised Ronaldo's work-rate, while Keane countered by pointing to Ronaldo's four goals and two assists in the league this season.
Roy Keane and @Carra23 argue about whether Cristiano Ronaldo should be sitting on the bench for Man United in big games 🤬
Box-office TV 👀 🍿 pic.twitter.com/GwkUR3Bw9x
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) November 28, 2021
However, when Carragher appeared to suggest Ronaldo should be doing more than just scoring goals, Keane let rip.
"What's the game about?! The game's about goals, Jamie!" he shouted.
Just as things appeared to calm down, Keane then claimed the signing of Ronaldo alone wasn't going to see United win the league.
Roy Keane and @Carra23 get very heated about why Cristiano Ronaldo signed for Manchester United 🤬 🍿 pic.twitter.com/GEPGBDNI5u
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) November 28, 2021
That then prompted an angry outburst from Carragher, who yelled: "What was the point of signing him?! What's he come back for then?!"
The two then went at it hammer and tongs, as a bemused Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink sat between them, laughing.
The exchange also prompted a huge reaction on Twitter, with 'Keane' at one point trending at No. 1 in Britain.
Even Keane's old teammate Gary Neville got in on the action, finding the whole thing hilarious.
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— Gary Neville (@GNev2) November 28, 2021
Roy Keane: "Cristiano Ronaldo's stats since he came back to Man Utd have been good."
Jamie Carragher: "Goalscoring-wise, yeah."
Roy Keane: "Oh right! What's the game about? The game's about goals, Jamie!" pic.twitter.com/ufMQvlDi9n
— bet365 (@bet365) November 28, 2021
Hasselbaink had the best seat at Stamford Bridge today. #CHEMUN pic.twitter.com/N6k8iSGs14
— Simon Johnson (@SJohnsonSport) November 28, 2021
Everyone watching Roy Keane vs Jamie Carragher 🍿 pic.twitter.com/pW4hxNgmSO
— ODDSbible (@ODDSbible) November 28, 2021
Brilliant kick off between Roy Keane and Carragher over reasons United signed Ronaldo . Roy is right
— terry christian (@terrychristian) November 28, 2021
When things get heated on Twitter, remember to channel your inner Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink. pic.twitter.com/zdRK163zeV
— Benedict Spence (@BenedictSpence) November 28, 2021
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— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) November 28, 2021
