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Roy Keane laments Manchester United claiming his former side 'lacked control in the midfield' after the Red Devils scuppered a two-goal lead to draw against Steven Gerrard's Aston Villa

Former Manchester United legend Roy Keane has slammed his former side, claiming they 'lacked control in the middle of midfield' following a 2-2 draw away against Aston Villa on Saturday night.

The Red Devils took the lead following a howler by Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. The Argentinian shot-stopper spilled a Bruno Fernandes freekick under him and into his own net to put Ralph Rangnick's side a goal to the good.

United then doubled their lead, after midfielder Morgan Sanson gave the ball away in a dangerous area, only for Fred to find an unmarked Fernandes who smashed home from 18 yards to put the visitors in control and net his second of the match.