Roy Keane and Jamie Carragher have produced some of the best punditry moments of the Premier League era, with many resurfacing again and again.

One of the most enduring involves the two former captains of fierce rivals, and a single word that the Manchester United legend simply refused to let pass.

The clip has done the rounds on social media once more, and it is easy to see why it remains a favourite among supporters, especially as one of them grabbed the final word.

How the Keane and Carragher Exchange Began

The moment came during Sky Sports' Super Sunday coverage in September 2019. United had just been beaten 2-0 by West Ham, while Liverpool had won 2-1 at Chelsea to stay perfect at the top of the table.

Keane was in the studio alongside Graeme Souness and José Mourinho, with Carragher joining the panel later in the show.

Discussing United's struggles, Carragher made the case that the situation at Old Trafford was not as bleak as it appeared. To illustrate his point, he looked back at Liverpool's own past, arguing that the arrival of Luis Suárez had shown how one or two players can transform a side.

Carragher explained that Liverpool had finished sixth or seventh before Suarez helped propel them into a title challenge – one they almost won.

Roy Keane's Brutal Response

That was all Keane needed. The Irishman cut in immediately to remind his fellow pundit that "almost" does not count.

"Jamie: you just said almost won a title, you didn't win a title," Keane pointed out.

Carragher responded that Liverpool had at least closed the gap during that period, but Keane was having none of it, insisting the Reds were still trying to bridge it.

For a player who won seven Premier League titles with United, a near miss was never going to register as an achievement.

Why the Clip Still Resonates

The reference was to the 2013-14 season, when Suarez scored 31 Premier League goals and Liverpool finished second, two points behind Manchester City.

There is an extra layer of irony looking back. Liverpool went on to win the Premier League that very season, ending a 30-year wait for a league title, before adding another in 2024-25.

United, meanwhile, have not been crowned champions since Sir Alex Ferguson's final season in 2012-13, winning just five trophies compared to Liverpool's far superior figure of nine, which featured two Premier Leagues and the Champions League (excluding Community Shields) as well as being far more established in Europe and in title races.

It is far from the only time Keane has put Carragher in his place over the rivalry, but few of their exchanges have aged quite as well – or as awkwardly – as this one in front of millions watching.