Ian Wright backs Roy Keane’s stance on Aston Villa vs Chelsea controversy

_Iain Wright Backs Roy Keane’s Stance on Chelsea Controversy_

Former Arsenal striker Iain Wright has surprisingly found himself in agreement with Manchester United legend Roy Keane, following the latter’s scathing criticism of Chelsea’s antics in their recent Premier League clash.

Keane, a pundit on Sky Sports, was left fuming after Chelsea’s players were accused of trying to get Manchester United’s Casemiro sent off, with the Brazilian midfielder eventually receiving a red card in the 2-1 defeat.

Wright, who has often been at odds with Keane in the past, has surprisingly backed the Irishman’s stance on the controversy, admitting that Chelsea’s behavior was “unacceptable”.

“I’ve got to agree with Roy Keane on this one,” Wright said on his podcast. “What Chelsea did was unacceptable. Trying to get an opponent sent off is not the way to win games, and it’s not the kind of behavior we want to see in the Premier League.”

Wright’s comments will come as a surprise to many, given his history of disagreements with Keane. However, the former Arsenal striker is adamant that the Chelsea players’ actions were “out of order”.

“I’m not saying that Casemiro didn’t deserve to be sent off, but the way the Chelsea players reacted was out of order,” Wright continued. “They were surrounding the referee, waving their arms, and trying to get him to make a decision. It’s not the kind of sportsmanship we want to see in the game.”

Keane, who has been vocal in his criticism of Chelsea’s behavior, will be pleased to have Wright’s backing on the issue. The Manchester United legend has been accused of being too harsh in his criticism, but Wright’s agreement suggests that Keane’s views are not as extreme as some have made out.

The controversy has sparked a wider debate about player behavior and sportsmanship in the Premier League, with many calling for greater punishments for players who attempt to deceive referees or get opponents sent off.

As the debate continues, one thing is clear: Iain Wright and Roy Keane may not always see eye-to-eye, but on this issue, they are firmly in agreement.