Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane: Arsenal players deserved what they got at Atletico

Following the 1-0 loss in Spain, with former Chelsea striker Diego Costa scoring the winner, ex-Manchester United captain Keane told ITV Sport: "Arsene Wenger deserves better, but the I think the players deserve what they got and that is nothing.

"The Arsenal players lacked belief. I have been critical of Arsenal over the last few years for a lack of leaders and characters, but tonight it hit home that they have a real lack of quality.

"Arsenal get into good position and they have some good players, but their players think they are going to get four or five touches in the box.

"The good positions they got themselves in and they have one shot on target all night?"

Keane, however, defended Wenger, who will leave the club at the end of the season following 22 years in charge.

"He should be proud of his achievements, obviously, but there is no quick fix at Arsenal," he added. "They need to get the right manager in, they need funds, new players and new characters.

"They are so far behind Man City its untrue. Way behind United, Liverpool, Spurs and Chelsea. Some tough days ahead at Arsenal.

"For all the problems we have mentioned, I still think it is a great opportunity for a top manager to come in and fix things, but it won't happen quickly."