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Alan Shearer: This Manchester United star is NOT world class
ALAN SHEARER has insisted Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is not world class after his late winner against Crystal Palace.
Manchester United fans slams Zlatan Ibrahimovic
The 35-year-old grabbed his ninth Premier League goal of the season to earn United a 2-1 win at Selhurst Park and stretch their unbeaten run to nine games.
Shearer, a Match of the Day pundit, has been sceptical of the quality in the league and claimed Manchester City's Sergio Aguero is the only world class player.
But when asked whether Ibrahimovic can compare against the best, Shearer refused to back down.
"Let's have a look at this world class," the Newcastle legend said.
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic
"Messi, Ronaldo, [Luis] Suarez. Is he as good as those three? He was world class, no doubt about it."
Ex-Man United defender Phil Neville disagreed and hailed Ibrahimovic.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates after Manchester United's win
"He plays every minute of every game. The EFL Cup, Europa League, he goes to Russia and comes back and plays," Neville said.
"I think he's world class. That's what world class players do, they play in every minute of every game. They don't want resting."
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