Premiership: Keane hails United defence

Roy Keane believes Manchester United's rejuvenated title charge is down to improved defending.

Wed, 02 Jan, 2002 - 22:54

Roy Keane believes Manchester United's rejuvenated title charge is down to improved defending.

Ruud van Nistelrooy and Paul Scholes (2) netted in the 3-1 defeat of Newcastle - United's sixth straight win and a result which moves them up to second in the Premiership.

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