5 Most controversial figures to ever play in the Premier League

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Altercations and controversies in the EPL

#4 Roy Keane

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Roy Keane

The next Manchester United player on the list is none other than the Irishman, Roy Keane. The midfielder enjoyed stellar seasons at Manchester United but it wasn’t without his fair share of controversy.

Keane was a tough-tackling midfielder and accumulated an appalling disciplinary record. Over 366 appearances in the league, he picked up 69 yellow cards in addition to 7 red cards.

Roy once infamously lashed out at his teammates and the fans, thus sending tremors across the club. Though Keane had numerous run-ins with opposition players, one act of vengeance towers above all others.

Keane was involved in an altercation with Alf-Inge Haaland. When the pair met in the Premier League, Keane caused him an injury which would cut short the Norwegian’s career.

Though Keane would go down as a celebrated Manchester United midfielder, he always had controversy on his back, wherever he went. Thus, for his antics, he ranks on our list at #4.

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