Liverpool legend Phil Thompson has waded into a war of words with a Manchester United legend.

Thompson hit back at former United captain Roy Keane for comments he made on Sky Sports.

Keane had labeled Virgil van Dijk as arrogant, after the defender claimed only his team were trying to win a 0-0 draw against Manchester United on Sunday.

Having seen Keane's comments on Sky Sports, Van Dijk responded, saying: “He's Man United through and through and I understand he could react like that. “But I felt what I said and there is absolutely no arrogance in that. Everyone who watched the game probably felt the same.

"I felt what I said was right and we move on."

“I don't think he was arrogant, I just think he was giving his opinion," insisted Thompson on talkSPORT.

“As Roy gives his opinion, as Gary [Neville] gives his opinion. It wasn't arrogant by any means. I would say it was frustration.

“I really feel as though, you've come off that game, you now you've dominated, Manchester United have had that one chance with [Rasmus] Hojlund, and you've just felt frustration. Arrogance wasn't in it."

Thompson added: “And for Roy Keane to be talking about arrogance in people… come on, do me a favour.

“And I love Roy…but I played that back and he just kept repeating the word. Roy, just get a life!"