The heat is on at Old Trafford after a frustrating 2-1 defeat to historic rivals Leeds United, and legendary former captain Roy Keane has not held back in his criticism of interim boss Michael Carrick.

Carrick, who suffered just his second loss in charge, saw his side fall to a limp performance, going 2-0 down by halftime thanks to a Noah Okafor brace. The match's major flashpoint came when defender Lisandro Martinez was sent off for pulling an opponent's hair—a decision Carrick furiously labeled "one of the worst" he'd ever seen.

While Carrick and captain Bruno Fernandes focused their post-match anger on the controversial red card, Roy Keane believes that's missing the point entirely. Speaking on The Overlap, the iconic hardman accused Carrick of using the incident as a "distraction" from the team's poor overall performance.

"I am amazed after the game, United, everyone is angry at the sending off," Keane stated. "You should be angry with the performance... No, you were 2-0 down at the time. Be angry with the first half."

Keane's pointed comments highlight a classic post-match dilemma: should a manager focus on contentious refereeing decisions, or demand accountability for a subpar display? For a club of Manchester United's stature, Keane clearly believes the standard must be higher, regardless of external factors. The defeat leaves United with much to ponder as they look to regain their competitive edge.