Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer can understand Roy Keane's criticism after defeat to Manchester City.

Keane stated United's players would let down Solskjaer just as they had Jose Mourinho.

And when told of Keane's comments, his response spoke volumes.

“With Roy I've always had a great relationship with him and I value his opinion very highly," he said. “He's got his opinion. We played together for many years, he's a Man United guy, he hurts just as much as anyone else connected.

“We're so far behind City as we are. That's my job that when we come back in pre-season that I have the right characters in and around the club because that should never be allowed.

“When you're at Man United the highlight will be on you and you've got to make sure you come into work every single day with the effort like today, that's your duty."