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Keane launches new blast at Liverpool captain Van Dijk

Manchester United legend Roy Keane has continued his war of words from last weekend.

Keane doubled down on his criticism of Virgil van Dijk after the Liverpool skipper made comments about United's style of play.

Van Dijk has stated that only one team tried to win the 0-0 draw between the sides at Anfield on Sunday.

“I saw Crystal Palace go to Manchester CityCrystal Palace are no Manchester United, and you should see the way they were set up, and we all praised Roy Hodgson and they managed to get a draw," Keane told the Stick to Football podcast.

“I didn't see anyone from City criticising Crystal Palace.

“The fact they scored in the game might be slightly different, but I think when you're going into certain games, survival is the name of the game – Man United will take the point.

“I didn't see United after the game having over the top celebrations as if they were delighted to get away with a point – they would've taken it before the game.

“Every one of us before the game said we all fancy Liverpool.

“He [Virgil van Dijk] is entitled to his opinion as well, he's entitled to maybe get something wrong. I've said things after games when I was at United and thought that it was a bit over the top, but that was generally against my own team.

“I don't think ever in my career I criticised a team for the way they played, because every team must find [something] different.

“You have to admire that's part of the game as well."

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