sport news Roy Keane defends 'passionate' Mikel Arteta for his behaviour on the touchline ... trends now 'You're not in this job to be liked': Roy Keane defends 'passionate' Mikel Arteta after the Arsenal boss picked up a yellow card for his touchline behaviour during their victory over Manchester United By Charlotte Daly For Mailonline Published: 06:26 GMT, 23 January 2023 | Updated: 06:30 GMT, 23 January 2023 Viewcomments Roy Keane has defended Mikel Arteta over his emotional behaviour on the touchline during Arsenal's clash with Manchester United on Sunday. The Gunners beat United 3-2 at home on Sunday afternoon to restore their five point lead at the top of the Premier League table. However, Arteta was criticised for his behaviour on the sideline as he picked up a yellow card for disputing Luke Shaw's foul on Bukayo Saka. Roy Keane has defended Mikel Arteta over his emotional behaviour on the touchline on Sunday Keane has said he has no issues with Arteta's behaviour and credited the Spaniard for being 'passionate' about his team. Speaking to Sky Sports after the game, Keane said: 'Well I certainly wouldn't worry about yellow cards, it's the reds that you've got to worry about! 'But from the Arsenal point of view I think they'd be OK with it, because he's obviously passionate and you're not in this job to be liked!' Arsenal moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League after beating Man United Eddie Nketiah (above) bagged a brace to see the Gunners beat United 3-2 at home on Sunday Keane went on to add: 'He's there to win football matches for Arsenal and that's what he's doing. 'Listen, he's got the yellow card, he has to take his medicine, but I generally have no problem with it. 'We see other managers doing stuff that we might not always agree with but they're emotional, they're passionate and I think that's just because he wants to win. I wouldn't be too harsh on him.' Keane also said that Arsenal have a 'great chance' of winning the Premier League title after picking up 50 points in 19 league games. He said: 'They are in a great place. There is a nastiness to them and they know what they need to do on the football pitch. Arteta was criticised for his behaviour on the sideline as he picked up a yellow card Keane also said Arsenal were a 'likeable group' who had a 'great chance' of winning the league 'It will take a lot to stop them. It was a pressure game [on Sunday] and they dealt with that well. They are in with a great chance of winning the league.' The pundit went on to laud the squad as a 'likeable group with a lot going for them', as he felt they were 'answering their critics' after missing out on the top four last season. The former Manchester United captain also said the club had 'the right people up stairs' and that it was 'good to see' Arsenal 'back at the top table.' Arsenal will be back in action on Friday when they face Manchester City in the fourth-round of the FA Cup. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility