Alan Shearer Completely Tears Apart Michael Keane Whose Error Handed Man City Last-Gasp Equalizer
Alan Shearer launched a scathing attack on Everton defender Michael Keane after the Toffees’ dramatic 3-3 draw against Manchester City at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday night.
Everton had fought back brilliantly to lead 3-2 in a thrilling encounter and were on the verge of a memorable victory against the Premier League champions.
However, deep into stoppage time, Keane’s costly error allowed City to snatch a last-gasp equalizer through Jeremy Doku in the 97th minute.On Match of the Day, Shearer pulled no punches.
The Premier League’s all-time top scorer accused Keane of lapses that made it look like he was “playing against his own teammates.”“That is nowhere near good enough,” Shearer said. “Michael Keane is an experienced player, but in the 97th minute against Manchester City, you simply cannot make that mistake. It wasn’t under extreme pressure — it was sloppy, and it directly gifted City the equalizer.
He was playing against his own team at that moment.”The error, which involved a misjudged clearance or loss of concentration in a dangerous area, allowed City to launch a quick attack and level the score, leaving Everton players and fans devastated after a heroic fightback.Shearer added: “Everton worked incredibly hard to get themselves in front. To throw away the win like that is so frustrating. These are the fine margins at this level, especially when you’re battling for points. Concentration has to be better.”
The criticism has divided Everton supporters. While many acknowledged the mistake’s impact, others defended Keane’s overall contribution in a high-intensity match.Under manager David Moyes, Everton showed real character to come from behind, but individual errors continue to cost them valuable points. With the season reaching its climax, such lapses must be eliminated.As Shearer concluded: “Sort it out quickly, or moments like this will keep hurting the team.”