[Sport] Thomas Partey can reach Patrick Vieira's heights for Arsenal, says Roy Keane

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Partey, a £45m Deadline Day signing from Atletico Madrid, drew high praise from both Sky Sports pundits and his manager Mikel Arteta, with a major comparison made to Gunners legend Vieira by Keane, who knows a thing or two about battles with the Frenchman.

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Sky Sports' Roy Keane:

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"He was outstanding. He's obviously no mug having played in big games. When you watch a player live that's when you can judge a player and the more I look at him the more I wish he was in the United midfield. He's big, strong and aggressive - and he can pass it forward. He can deal with the ball.

"I had my battles with Vieira and I think this kid has got a chance of matching what Patrick used to do."

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Roy Keane believes Arsenal's summer signing Thomas Partey can match the heights of Gunners legend Patrick Vieira after his fine show against Man Utd on Super Sunday
Redknapp: He's a throwback
Sky Sports' Jamie Redknapp:

"He's a bit of a throwback. I don't look at him as just a No 6, a No 8 or a defensive midfielder, I just think of him as a really good midfield player that can do everything. I think back to the likes of Patrick Viera and Emmanuel Petit - that was the was golden era.
"Arsenal had a desire and energy to get the ball back. They were better in every department. Gabriel was magnificent and Partey was the best player on the pitch. He looks like an incredible signing."