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Roy Keane sets 'big challenge' for Bukayo Saka as Man Utd legend gives Arsenal assessment
ARSENAL star Bukayo Saka has been sent a message by former Manchester United captain Roy Keane.
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Manchester United legend Roy Keane has outlined the "big challenge" facing Bukayo Saka. Keane has also given his verdict on Arsenal's start to the Premier League season.
Saka turns 21 on Monday but has already made over 100 appearances in the top flight for the Gunners. He is yet to score this season but has established himself as one of the most important players in Mikel Arteta's squad.
The versatile winger has already overcome a lot in his career. He bounced back from missing the crucial penalty for England in the Euro 2020 final loss to Italy by winning Arsenal's player of the season award last term.
Keane is a big fan of what he has seen from Saka. But Keane says the big task for him is now to kick on from what he has already achieved.
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Keane said on Sky Sports: “You have to be able to deal with big expectations and playing in front of big crowds and the big challenge for him now is can he kick on. Big contracts, money, that’s obviously where his family come into it.
"Every time I’ve heard him give interviews he’s come across really well, he’s had a big challenge with England as well. So he’s squeezed a lot into a short career.
"I like everything about him and I think if you want to play for the big teams, what he has got he’s capable of beating players, beats players easily. Of course there’s more to come from him, end product etc, but I really like the look of the kid.”
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Arsenal head into Sunday's match against United at Old Trafford having won their first five matches of the season. And Keane has been impressed with what he has seen from Arteta's side so far.
He added: "They’ve been brilliant in the games, whatever the opposition in front of them, you can only beat what’s there. A little bit of luck but that will give you confidence; the recruitment has been excellent, brought in a lot of quality, players who have won trophies who are used to coming to Man United and winning - that will only help the young players.
"It's Arsenal’s biggest test so far this season, Man United look strong, [have] momentum, there must be confidence in the United team so a huge test for Arsenal."
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