Man City coach Pep Guardiola responds to Roy Keane criticism

Pep Guardiola knocked back criticism of his behaviour on the field as the Manchester City manager insisted he never plans to sound out players at the final whistle.

Guardiola could be seen in deep conversation with star striker Erling Haaland as the pair left the field at Old Trafford on Sunday, discussing Haaland's heading technique against United goalkeeper Andre Onana. The Norwegian had an effort saved at the end of the first half before altering his pace and scoring with a similar attempt at the beginning of the second half.

It wasn't the first time Haaland and Guardiola had left the field in such a manner that week as they did it after the Young Boys game, while the pair made headlines after a heated conversation at Burnley on the opening weekend of the Premier League season. Former United pundit Roy Keane accused Guardiola of doing it for show on Sunday and said it was a conversation that didn't need to take place on the pitch.

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Speaking following the Old Trafford win, Keane told Sky Sports: "It’s all for show. It’s all for show. You can have that chat in the dressing room. What’s the big deal?

"It was a lovely header but you don’t need to be on the pitch talking about it for five minutes. Just get down the tunnel and enjoy your victory."

Guardiola accepted the view, and has nothing against Keane. However, the Catalan also is not trying to put on a performance after a game but says that sometimes his comments come out on the pitch.

"I respect Roy Keane a lot," he said. "Sometimes I finish the game and go inside, sometimes I stay there. When I find a player we chat