Vieira went after weak link Neville

Roy Keane had revealed Patrick Vieira’s deliberate attacking of a “weak link” in Gary Neville triggered the infamous 2005 Highbury tunnel rumpus.

Millions of television viewers saw the fracas between Keane and Vieira unfold live just moments before kick-off in the crunch Premier League tie between Arsenal and Manchester United.

In an ITV4 documentary to be screened tonight entitled “Keane and Vieira — Best of Enemies”, Keane said he couldn’t stand idly by, as United captain, to allow his teammate Neville be intimidated by his opposite skipper.