Martin Keown

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Martin Raymond Keown is an English football pundit and former professional footballer who played as a defender from 1984 to 2005, notably in the Premier League for Arsenal, where he made over 400 appearances for the club and won ten honours.

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How 'clinical' Isak 'embarrassed' Van de Ven & Spurs Match of the Day pundit Martin Keown analyses the battle between Newcastle striker Alexander Isak and Tottenham defender Mickey van de Ven. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
Pundits praise for Toney performance Match of the Day pundit Martin Keown praises a "top level" performance from England striker Ivan Toney in Brentford's 1-1 Premier League draw with Manchester United at the Community Stadium. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
MOTD: Why Barnes was 'star of the show' for Newcastle Match of the Day's Alex Scott, Martin Keown and Stephen Warnock discuss Harvey Barnes' key role in Newcastle's "incredible" 4-3 comeback win against West Ham. BBC Sport - Published on March 31, 2024

Why 'wonderful talent' Alexander-Arnold must play midfield BBC Sport's Gary Lineker, Martin Keown and Danny Murphy question the best position for Trent Alexander-Arnold, after the defender starred in Liverpool's 2-0 FA Cup win at Arsenal. BBC Sport - Published on January 7, 2024
Palmer is a 'rare talent' - Keown Match of the Day pundit Martin Keown says Chelsea's Cole Palmer is a "rare talent" following his match-winning performance in their 3-2 win against Luton. BBC Sport - Published on December 30, 2023
MOTD analysis: How Nottingham Forest punished Man Utd Match of the Day pundits Martin Keown and Dion Dublin discuss how Nottingham Forest exploited and overcame Manchester United to win 2-1 at the City Ground. BBC Sport - Published on December 30, 2023

'Villa's best performance in years' - MOTD analysis Match of the Day pundit Martin Keown analyses Aston Villa's "best performance in years" as they beat a "vulnerable" Manchester City 1-0 at Villa Park. BBC Sport - Published on December 7, 2023
How Man Utd went from 'flat' to 'hungry & energetic' Match of the Day pundits Mark Chapman, Ashley Williams and Martin Keown discuss how Manchester United went from a "flat" performance against Newcastle United to a "hungry" & "energetic" one against.. BBC Sport - Published on December 7, 2023
Why 'brave' Maguire could be the difference for Man Utd Match of the Day's Martin Keown and Danny Murphy tell Gary Lineker that Harry Maguire could help get Manchester United out of trouble after a "magnificent" performance. BBC Sport - Published on November 4, 2023
Match of the Day: Should Newcastle's goal have stood? Match of the Day's Danny Murphy and Martin Keown discuss whether VAR should have ruled out Anthony Gordan's goal that gave Newcastle a 1-0 win over Arsenal at St James' Park. BBC Sport - Published on November 4, 2023

MOTD2 pundits praise Postecoglou's 'free & fun' Spurs Match of the Day 2's Mark Chapman is joined by Ashley Williams, Andros Townsend and Martin Keown to discuss the quick impact Ange Postecoglou has had over Tottenham after beating Manchester United 2-0.. BBC Sport - Published on August 21, 2023
Antonio is the 'perfect lone striker' Match of the Day 2 pundits Ashley Williams, Andros Townsend and Martin Keown analyse Michail Antonio's dominant performance for West Ham in their 3-1 win over Chelsea. BBC Sport - Published on August 20, 2023
‘A dark day for Everton - and now the pressure is on’ MOTD2 pundit Martin Keown says it was worrying to see exactly how bad Everton's basics were in the 4-0 defeat at Aston Villa on Sunday. BBC Sport - Published on August 20, 2023	Everybody wants Brighton's players - Keown Martin Keown analyses Brighton's attacking play on Match of the Day after they thrashed Wolves 6-0 in the Premier League on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on April 29, 2023
'They fear no-one' - Arsenal's 'beautiful' attitude Martin Keown explains why leaders Arsenal are right not to have any doubts now as they enter the home straight of the Premier League title race. BBC Sport - Published on March 19, 2023	Palace panicked in sacking Vieira - Keown Football Focus pundit Martin Keown says Crystal Palace made a 'panicked' decision in sacing Patrick Vieira as manager ahead of the weekend's Premier League fixture against leaders Arsenal. BBC Sport - Published on March 18, 2023
'Man City have not had opportunity to defend themselves' Watch as talk Football Focus' Alex Scott, Martin Keown and Dion Dublin talk to The Athletic's Sam Lee about Manchester City being charged by the Premier League over alleged financial irregularities. BBC Sport - Published on February 11, 2023	How 'outstanding' Arsenal overcame 'difficult' Man Utd test Match of the Day 2's Mark Chapman and Martin Keown analyse Arsenal's 'outstanding' 3-2 Premier League victory over Manchester United. BBC Sport - Published on January 22, 2023
Echoes of our title-winners – Keown on Arsenal’s belief and desire MOTD2 pundit Martin Keown senses the same belief and desire at Arsenal as when he won Premier League titles with the club. BBC Sport - Published on January 22, 2023	'Arsenal are fighters' - Keown on north London derby Martin Keown and Dion Dublin discuss Arsenal's current form ahead of the north London derby against Tottenham in the Premier League on Sunday. BBC Sport - Published on January 14, 2023
'Angry, gutted, devastated' - pundits on England exit BBC Sport's Jermaine Jenas and Martin Keown react to England's 2-1 defeat to France in the 2022 World Cup quarter-finals. BBC Sport - Published on December 10, 2022	Bellingham produced 'best midfield performance of World Cup' Watch as Alex Scott and Martin Keown praise Jude Bellingham's performance against Senegall as 'the best by a midfielder at this World Cup.' BBC Sport - Published on December 4, 2022
Who could be England’s Plan B against USA? BBC pundit Martin Keown feels Gareth Southgate will turn to Marcus Rashford to lead England's attack against the USA, if he does not want to risk Harry Kane after his injury. BBC Sport - Published on November 24, 2022	Why so few black managers in the Premier League? - Football Focus Football Focus pundits Ashley Williams, Martin Keown and presenter Alex Scott discuss the reasons why the Premier League has seen relatively few black managers. BBC Sport - Published on October 29, 2022
MOTD analysis: Casemiro is the player Manchester United have been missing Match of the Day pundits Danny Murphy and Martin Keown look at Manchester United's Casemiro, who scored a late equaliser in their 1-1 draw at Chelsea. BBC Sport - Published on October 22, 2022	Arsenal v Liverpool: 'A Gunners win would send out a message' - Football Focus Football Focus pundits Martin Keown and Nedum Onuoha preview Sunday's Premier League game between top of the table Arsenal, and visitors Liverpool. BBC Sport - Published on October 8, 2022
Graham Potter 'coaches intelligence into players' Football Focus pundits Martin Keown & Ashley Williams give their opinion on newly-appointed Chelsea manager Graham Potter saying he "coaches intelligence into players". BBC Sport - Published on September 8, 2022	Match of the Day: How Oleksandr Zinchenko starred for Arsenal Match of the Day pundit Martin Keown analyses Oleksandr Zinchenko's impressive display for Arsenal in their 3-0 win against Bournemouth. BBC Sport - Published on August 20, 2022
Gabriel Jesus: Can striker be Arsenal's inspiration in quest for top four? Gabriel Jesus looks to be relishing his status as Arsenal's main striker following his £45m move from Manchester City - as Mikel Arteta, Martin Keown and Kevin Campbell have all noted. BBC Sport - Published on August 13, 2022	Match of the Day: How Kevin de Bruyne scored four against Wolves Match of the Day's Ashley Williams and Martin Keown discuss Kevin De Bruyne's "sensational" performance as he scores four goals in Manchester City's 5-1 victory over Wolves in the Premier League. BBC Sport - Published on May 11, 2022
MOTD analysis: How 'chaotic' Leeds United were beaten by Arsenal Match of the Day pundits Danny Murphy and Martin Keown discuss Leeds United's "chaotic" performance against Arsenal that resulted in a 4-1 defeat. BBC Sport - Published on December 18, 2021	MOTD analysis: How Alexandre Lacazette scored a ‘magical’ goal for Arsenal Match of the Day's Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Martin Keown discuss Alexandre Lacazette's "magical" goal for Arsenal, as well as the "superb" saves from goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale. BBC Sport - Published on December 12, 2021
Football Focus: Qatar 2022 will be difficult for players, says ex-England defender Martin Keown Football Focus' Martin Keown and Glenn Murray discuss player welfare as they admit the Qatar World Cup in 2022 will be "difficult" for players on international duty. BBC Sport - Published on November 20, 2021	MOTD: Pundits analyse 'incredible' Phil Foden & Man City's other midfield maestros Match of the day pundits Jermaine Jenas and Martin Keown praise the "incredible" performance of Phil Foden and the rest of the Man City midfield in their 4-1 win over Brighton. BBC Sport - Published on October 23, 2021
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer must win trophy with Manchester United this season - Martin Keown Football Focus pundit Martin Keown believes Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer needs to win a major trophy this season if he is to keep his job at Old Trafford. BBC Sport - Published on October 16, 2021	Arsenal 3-1 Tottenham: Gunners have had false dawns before but maybe this is different - Keown Ex-Gunners defender Martin Keown explains why Arsenal's derby win over Tottenham could turn out to be especially important for manager Mikel Arteta. BBC Sport - Published on September 27, 2021
Arsenal 3-1 Tottenham: How 'emphatic' Arsenal destroyed rivals Spurs Match of the Day pundits Martin Keown & Jermaine Jenas break down Arsenal's ''emphatic'' 3-1 victory over rivals Tottenham, with Keown proclaiming the opening 45 minutes as ''the best he's seen from.. BBC Sport - Published on September 26, 2021	Match of the Day analysis: How Arsenal showed ‘grit & determination’ to beat Burnley Match of the Day pundits Gary Lineker, Jermaine Jenas and Martin Keown discuss how Arsenal showed "grit and determination" in their hard-fought victory over Burnley in the Premier League. BBC Sport - Published on September 18, 2021
Euro 2020: 'It's only Germany!' - Dion Dublin and Martin Keown's plan for England to win against Germany Match of the Day pundits Martin Keown and Dion Dublin discuss how England could line up in Tuesday's Euro 2020 tie against Germany at Wembley. BBC Sport - Published on June 28, 2021	EURO 2020: Work-rate & bully ball - How Czech Republic toppled the Netherlands Dion Dublin and Martin Keown analyse Czech Republic's attacking play in their 2-0 win against the Netherlands in the round of 16 at Euro 2020. BBC Sport - Published on June 27, 2021
Euro 2020: 'England are going to find out how much Scotland have learned' - the pundits' verdict BBC pundits Chris Waddle, Pat Nevin, Martin Keown and Darren Fletcher give their verdict on Friday's crunch game between England and Scotland in Group D at Euro 2020. BBC Sport - Published on June 17, 2021	Football Focus: Martin Keown says Man City might not want Chelsea Champions League final at Wembley Football Focus pundits Martin Keown and Karen Carney say it makes sense to play an all-English Champions League final at Wembley but question whether it would suit Manchester City tactically. BBC Sport - Published on May 8, 2021