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Keane on criticising Man City striker Haaland: What's the big deal?

Manchester United great Roy Keane stands by his criticism of Manchester City striker Erling Haaland.

Keane has questioned Haaland's all round game in recent weeks.

Speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, Keane said: “I don't know what the big deal is, I give Erling Haaland praise every week, I give Manchester City praise, and I think he's an amazing striker.

"But his general play is that of a League Two player. And I'm glad you are not agreeing with me, I don't expect people to agree with me.

“His general play, week in, week out is nowhere near good enough. As a goal scorer and a striker, the best – and I said that. His link-up play, the way he lays the ball off, sometimes the options he gives his teammates or the options he doesn't give them – as a striker and a goal scorer the best in the world, but his other play is that of a League Two player.

"The game against Arsenal was tough because they did well to contain the whole game, but in general, I don't think what I said was a big deal.

"He's a young player and he will improve, and I guarantee you that Pep Guardiola sits with his staff on everything and say that he needs to do more, specifically when he's not getting of chances or loads of goals."

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