BREAKING NEWS: Roy Keane unleashes his most vicious tirade yet, calling Arsenal and Mikel Arteta a “small team” and making a dinosaur joke.

Former Manchester United captain and pundit Roy Keane has never been one to mince his words, and in his latest explosive outburst, Arsenal and their manager Mikel Arteta found themselves at the receiving end of one of his most scathing criticisms yet. Speaking after a recent match involving the Gunners, Keane launched into an unforgiving assessment of Arsenal’s performances, branding them a “small team” and accusing Arteta of managing with outdated tactics akin to a “dinosaur.”

Keane’s commentary was in reaction to Arsenal’s lackluster form in recent weeks, particularly their inability to break into the title race despite a promising start to the season. Although the Gunners had shown flashes of brilliance in various matches, it was their inconsistency, lack of steel, and mental fragility in key moments that drew Keane’s wrath.

“It’s the same old Arsenal. A small team mentality,” Keane said bluntly in his post-match analysis. “They might play nice football here and there, but when it really matters, when the big games come, they go missing. You can’t take them seriously as title contenders, not with the way they approach these big matches. They don’t have the mentality or the toughness required to go all the way.”

Keane’s dig at Arsenal’s “small team” mentality appeared to be rooted in their long-standing inability to win trophies or compete consistently at the top level since the days of Arsène Wenger. Despite being one of the Premier League’s “big six” clubs, Arsenal’s struggles in recent years have seen them miss out on regular Champions League qualification and fall short in domestic cup competitions.

But Keane’s harshest criticism was reserved for Arteta himself. The former Manchester City assistant coach, who took over Arsenal in December 2019, has been praised in some circles for revitalizing the team and implementing a more modern playing style. However, Keane was having none of it, suggesting that Arteta’s methods are no longer effective in the fast-evolving world of top-level football.

“Mikel Arteta, for all the talk about him being a modern manager, he’s acting like a dinosaur,” Keane said. “His tactics are outdated. He’s too cautious, too pragmatic, and it’s holding the team back. Arsenal fans can keep telling themselves that he’s building something, but at some point, you have to ask: is he building for success or just building excuses?”

Keane’s comments have predictably sparked debate among pundits and fans alike, with many questioning whether Arsenal’s approach is indeed too cautious or if the squad simply needs more time to gel and grow under Arteta’s leadership. While some Arsenal supporters have defended their manager, arguing that he has brought much-needed stability and structure to the team, others have expressed concerns about the club’s inability to challenge for the title or secure a place in the top four consistently.

The former Manchester United star’s no-nonsense analysis will likely reignite discussions about Arsenal’s long-term future under Arteta and whether the club can break the cycle of underachievement. As for Arteta, it remains to be seen whether he will respond directly to Keane’s latest tirade or focus on getting results to silence his critics.

One thing is certain: Keane’s comments are bound to add even more pressure on Arteta and his squad as they attempt to prove their critics wrong and establish themselves as genuine title challengers. Whether or not Arsenal can rise to the occasion in the coming weeks could very well shape the narrative for the remainder of their season.