Weakened Manchester United team will still beat Arsenal – Keane
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- May 4, 2017
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Former Manchester United captain, Roy Keane, has insisted that even if Jose Mourinho selects a weakened team against Arsenal on Sunday, the Red Devils will still win the game.
Mourinho has admitted that United’s top four chances are gone and the priority is now the Europa League, where they take on Celta Vigo in the first leg of the semi-final clash.
The Portuguese also suggested he might have to rest some players, because of their gruelling schedule.
Keane believes Mourinho is right to seek the continental trophy, which would see Champions League football return to Old Trafford.
“It is clear that his priority is trying to win the Europa League and guarantee Champions League football,” the former Republic of Ireland international said, speaking on ITV.
“I think he is right. With the way the last week has gone, prioritise winning a trophy, definitely.”
When asked by former Arsenal defender Lee Dixon if he thought Mourinho was right to consider playing a weakened team against Arsene Wenger’s men, Keane replied: “Well even a weak team would probably still beat Arsenal,” he responded. They can afford to do that.”
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