Keane whilst undoubtedly the team's heartbeat lined up in a midfield alongside David Beckham, Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs for most of that campaign. So, when the sides reconvened at Old Trafford later in the season, and Arsenal moved ahead against the run of play, tempers quickly flared. Keane had five Premier League Team of the Season selections, one fewer than Vieira. I had huge respect for him, but I knew if I could win my battle it would give us a better chance of winning the game. But years later people bring up the tunnel and they don't remember the match that came after it.". This was typified by the now-infamous spat in the tunnel before a match in 2005. And if there is to be a dividing factor surrounding the two, it is perhaps that which gave him the edge over Vieira as the better footballer. Vieira added a Coppa Italia. Manchester United's captain Roy Keane took no prisoners as he was one of the most disciplined players at the time, but Patrick Viera was no pushover either. Virtual Global Digital Services Limited is licensed and regulated to offer online gaming services under the laws of Gibraltar (Remote Gaming License Numbers 112 and 113) and makes no representation as to legality of such services in other jurisdictions. Therein lies a crucial difference between the two; where Vieira played an influential role in victories, he was less likely to raise his game (and those of his team-mates) by that extra level in the clutches of defeat. Rather unfairly, we asked Declan Warrington who would win in a (football) fight Mayweather or Pacquiao? Less the competitive edge, Vieira cajoled Keane in the tunnel beforehand, prompting a begrudging grin from the Irishman. Published Feb 1, 2022 Roy Keane & Patrick Vieira fought some amazing battles during Man Utd vs Arsenal matches Roy Keane versus Patrick Vieira really was a feud for the ages. His goal total in all competitions (41) was beaten by no other player, while his array of tricks and that incident with Rooney make him a hate figure among rival fans. Nowadays, both sets of fans associate the rivalry between Keane and Vieira with success, given the trophies won by both teams during that era. Keane left United later that year. Shouting "we'll see out there!" Reminiscing the time when the Arsenal skipper got into a heated argument with Manchester United defender Gary Neville and Roy Keane, the trio sat and discussed the infamous Highbury . 1) Patrick Vieira vs. Roy Keane Your standard tunnel bust-up takes place immediately after a game, when emotions are still running high and grievances need to be settled. They showed that you could polish a . Moved on to Villa and Spurs, putting in more quality displays from time to time. Roy Keane vs Patrick Vieira: Former Manchester United Skipper Bought Ex And when Keane later barged over Marc Overmars and saw Vieira encouraging referee Graham Barber to mete out censure, Keane shared his thoughts with his French opponent from a sub-millimetric distance. 888 Holdings plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange. Keane: 'Vieira would've had to have been a squad player and I don't think he would've been satisfied with that'. Focus on the match. Source () - https://www.flickr.com/photos/dfmagazine/12925178625/5. Both players have long been retired, but they remain intimately intertwined with football, pursuing careers in coaching and punditry. You're going to be disappointed when a 49-game unbeaten run comes to an end, but there's disappointment and there's disappointment. It isnt a criticism of Keane to say Vieira was the better all-round player. All rights reserved. Both lifted the Premier League trophy on numerous occasions. Taylor tried to barge his way in, and later said: "Haller jabbed me in the ribs and while I was gasping for air, some heavies grabbed hold of me. Roy Keane on Patrick Vieira battle and Manchester United midfield memories. Is he right to call players out or is he just a bitter and bullying ex-pro who failed at management? United and Arsenal have been the two most consistent teams in England over the past decade because theyve got Keane and Vieira, noted Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard. Vieira just about has the edge, but picking between the two is every bit as challenging as deciding between Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard or John Terry and Rio Ferdinand. Your standard tunnel bust-up takes place immediately after a game, when emotions are still running high and grievances need to be settled. Roy Keane and Patrick Vieira relive rivalry - after the former The Premier League continues to be called and praised as the "best league in the world." A foul from one on the other was seldom met with anything beyond bruised acceptance. Player Duels: Roy Keane Vs. Patrick Vieira Barney Corkhill August 11, 2008 Player Duels returns for a second installment. Throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s, the rivalry between Manchester United and Arsenal became one of the defining features of the Premier League and two men personified the long-running battle. He covers most sports, including cricket and Formula One. Bryan Robson emerged with a gashed arm, and everyone else just about got out alive. I was always putting more demands on the players around me. Keane's early yellow card would rule him out of the final even if the team got there. Like me, he wants to win and we have had some good battles. Vieira, every inch the quality player and superior to almost any opponent, just losing out to Keane, the tormented soul and fierce competitor who always found a way to come out on top.