“Unacceptable!” – Roy Keane Slams Leif Davis for Dangerous Challenge on Saka in Arsenal Win
Ipswich defender Leif Davis was shown a straight red card for a reckless tackle on Bukayo Saka, sparking strong criticism from Roy Keane and Jamie Carragher after Arsenal’s dominant 4-0 victory.

Roy Keane has heavily criticised Ipswich Town defender Leif Davis for a dangerous tackle on Bukayo Saka during Arsenal’s 4-0 win at Portman Road. Davis was shown a straight red card in the first half for a reckless challenge that saw him catch Saka on the Achilles with his studs.
The 25-year-old was sennt off bye referee Chris Kavanagh around the 30th minute. After a VAR review, the decision stood with officials confirming that Davis had “endangered the safety of his opponent.”
At the time of the red card, Arsenal were already leadiing 2-0 and went on to finish the match with a comfortable 4-0 victory. The result push Ipswich even closer to relegation as their chances of staying in the Premier League continue to slip away.
Davis will now serve a three-match ban for serious foul play — and the criticism from pundits didn’t take long to follow. Roy Keane, speaking on Sky Sports after the game, said:
“He’d had a warning earlier and he’s getting frustrated, but this is unacceptable. It’s a dangerous tackle. Saka’s going nowhere, and he knows what he’s doing. He seems surprised he gets a red but we’ve looked at it — it’s the right decision. Crazy tackle.”
Jamie Carragher agreed with Keane’s view and praised the referee for making the correct call. At half-time, he explained that although the challenge initially looked like a possible yellow card, the replays showed just how serious it was.
“They looked at it a few times because it’s one of those in-between ones — like an orange card, not quite red or yellow,” Carragher said. “But the more you watch it, the more you realise it’s the right decision. What Davis does is ridiculous — there’s no way he can get the ball.”
Luckily for Arsenal, Bukayo Saka was able to continue playing after receiving treatment. He played a big role in the team’s first two goals before being taken off early in the second half with the game already in Arsenal’s control.