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Ex-Manchester United star Roy Keane reveals his 'genuine hatred' for Arsenal
FORMER Manchester United captain Roy Keane has revealed he had a genuine hatred for rivals Arsenal during his playing career.
Keane met up with former Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira to talk about the rivalry the pair had during their career for a documentary.
And the new Republic of Ireland assistant manager says the anger that he felt for the Gunners brought the best out of him.
He said: "I had a lot of hatred for Arsenal because they were big rivals.
"I cant think of any other word that springs to mind when when I was going into battle with Arsenal. Hatred was the word.
"Usually when you play football one or two players you like but I don’t remember liking anybody at Arsenal.
"When I was a player maybe I used that but I used to build myself up to have a hatred and get my body psyched because I knew had to be at myangriest to be at my best against Arsenal.
"I never felt like that against any other team but Arsenal certainly brought out something different in me."
Keane also used the show to take a shot at former United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
Asked who was the best manager he ever played for Keane said: "Without a doubt, Brian Clough."
"Not Sir Alex Ferguson?"
"You asked me question, I answered you!"
Keane & Vieira - Best of Enemies airs on ITV4 at 10pm on Tuesday 10 December