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'Is Roy Keane for real? Aston Villa should celebrate like they've won the Champions League': Carlton Palmer hits back at Sky Sports pundit after he criticised their 'over the top' reaction to avoiding relegation on the final day

Former England midfielder Carlton Palmer has hit back at Roy Keane for criticising Aston Villa's celebrations after securing Premier League survival at West Ham on Sunday.

Sky Sports pundit Keane was not impressed with the 'over the top' celebrations in the Villa dressing room after avoiding relegation back to the Championship on the final day of the season.

'That's why they never win anything,' said the former Manchester United captain.

Former England footballer Carlton Palmer (left) hit back at Roy Keane's criticism of Aston Villa
Sky Sports' Keane was disappointed at the celebrations, describing them as 'over the top'
Villa players and staff were seen celebrating in their dressing room after avoiding relegation

'Listen I'm delighted for Dean Smith, he made a good point - there were big changes at the club last summer.