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

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Roy Keane insists Thomas Partey can reach the heights of Patrick Vieira at Arsenal after his man-of-the-match show in the win at Manchester United.

Partey was a huge part of Arsenal's pressing game at Old Trafford as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's second-half penalty gave them a first win at a "big-six" rival since 2015, a run stretching back 29 games.
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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."