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Ex-Man Utd star Nani admits 2 Chelsea legends his toughest opponents

Manchester United title winner Nani has named his toughest opponents.

In a Q&A, Nani was asked about the toughest opponents he came up against in the Premier League, and named two former Chelsea and Arsenal players.

"Maybe Petr Cech," he continued. "I scored a few against him but he was always tough to face. He was tall, agile and tough to beat.

"Ashley Cole (gave me trouble). He was really tough in the beginning. But then I got used to him and put him in my pocket!"

Nani made a total of 230 appearances in all competitions for United, scoring 40 goals, before leaving to re-join Sporting on loan in 2014 and eventually leaving permanently for Turkish side Fenerbahce.

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