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Louis van Gaal: Poses with three of Manchester United's summer signings

Louis van Gaal: Poses with three of Manchester United's summer signings

Roy Keane has criticised Manchester United's approach to transfers, accused Arsenal's players of vanity, and tipped Chelsea for the title.

United have spent over £80million on Memphis Depay, Matteo Darmian, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Morgan Schneiderlin this summer, also signing Sergio Romero on a free transfer, and their business is not expected to end there, with Pedro expected to be the next new arrival at Old Trafford.

Keane does not necessarily believe the spending spree will ensure success for his former club this season, however, and says they are still not strong enough in central defence.

"United have gone away from what they were about," Keane said.

"They are a bit like the late 80s, buying a lot of players, thinking they will gel.

"But it doesn't happen that quickly, although they will definitely be stronger this year.

"Louis van Gaal has had a full pre-season this year, they've looked good from what I've seen - but then they had a good pre-season last year, too.

"However, I don't think United's spine is strong enough. I still think they need a centre-half."

Manchester City, meanwhile, have signed Raheem Sterling, Fabian Delph and Patrick Roberts, but Keane does not believe they are any closer to matching Chelsea as a result.

"Man City bought one or two, but I don't think City's dressing room is improved by the players they've brought in," Keane added.

"Look at all the players they have bought - I'm not sure that many would get into the Chelsea team.

"I don't think City or United have enough - and Liverpool certainly don't."

As for Arsenal, Keane has suggested they lack the mindset to truly challenge for the Premier League title.

"There's too many Arsenal players interested in selfies," he said.

"Instead of focusing on winning Premier League titles, it's all about how their bodies look, how their hair is, more so than winning football matches.

"They've got really good players, it's just that some of their players are more interested in selfies and six packs."

With Keane left unimpressed by most of the likely title rivals, the one-time United captain is backing Chelsea to come out on top again.

"United will be better and they will need to be stronger out of the blocks, but if I was a betting man I'd still go with Chelsea," Keane said.

"They are the team to beat, with the strongest spine. I think they're after the boy John Stones, and if they add him, who knows?

"If their players show the same hunger and desire they did last year, they will do it again. Only if they fail to show that will they not win the title again.

"Mourinho has bloody good players. It looks like he has a good spine to the team, with keeper Thibaut Courtois, John Terry at the back, the lads in the middle, including Eden Hazard, of course.

"If Diego Costa stays fit, with Radamel Falcao in the background and if Chelsea stay hungry, they'll do it again."



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Keane critical of United, City and Arsenal

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Louis van Gaal: Poses with three of Manchester United's summer signings

Louis van Gaal: Poses with three of Manchester United's summer signings

Roy Keane has criticised Manchester United's approach to transfers, accused Arsenal's players of vanity, and tipped Chelsea for the title.

United have spent over £80million on Memphis Depay, Matteo Darmian, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Morgan Schneiderlin this summer, also signing Sergio Romero on a free transfer, and their business is not expected to end there, with Pedro expected to be the next new arrival at Old Trafford.

Keane does not necessarily believe the spending spree will ensure success for his former club this season, however, and says they are still not strong enough in central defence.

"United have gone away from what they were about," Keane said.

"They are a bit like the late 80s, buying a lot of players, thinking they will gel.

"But it doesn't happen that quickly, although they will definitely be stronger this year.

"Louis van Gaal has had a full pre-season this year, they've looked good from what I've seen - but then they had a good pre-season last year, too.

"However, I don't think United's spine is strong enough. I still think they need a centre-half."

Manchester City, meanwhile, have signed Raheem Sterling, Fabian Delph and Patrick Roberts, but Keane does not believe they are any closer to matching Chelsea as a result.

"Man City bought one or two, but I don't think City's dressing room is improved by the players they've brought in," Keane added.

"Look at all the players they have bought - I'm not sure that many would get into the Chelsea team.

"I don't think City or United have enough - and Liverpool certainly don't."

As for Arsenal, Keane has suggested they lack the mindset to truly challenge for the Premier League title.

"There's too many Arsenal players interested in selfies," he said.

"Instead of focusing on winning Premier League titles, it's all about how their bodies look, how their hair is, more so than winning football matches.

"They've got really good players, it's just that some of their players are more interested in selfies and six packs."

With Keane left unimpressed by most of the likely title rivals, the one-time United captain is backing Chelsea to come out on top again.

"United will be better and they will need to be stronger out of the blocks, but if I was a betting man I'd still go with Chelsea," Keane said.

"They are the team to beat, with the strongest spine. I think they're after the boy John Stones, and if they add him, who knows?

"If their players show the same hunger and desire they did last year, they will do it again. Only if they fail to show that will they not win the title again.

"Mourinho has bloody good players. It looks like he has a good spine to the team, with keeper Thibaut Courtois, John Terry at the back, the lads in the middle, including Eden Hazard, of course.

"If Diego Costa stays fit, with Radamel Falcao in the background and if Chelsea stay hungry, they'll do it again."



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 Philippe Coutinho: Added the second

Philippe Coutinho: Added the second

Goals from Divock Origi and Philippe Coutinho handed Liverpool a comfortable 2-0 friendly win over HJK Helsinki in Finland on Saturday evening.

Liverpool broke the deadlock midway through the second half when a Jordon Ibe darted to the byline and pulled the ball back for James Milner to flick it into the path of Belgian forward Origi (73) and he fired home from close range.

Philippe Coutinho then added the second five minutes later when he exchanged passes with Milner before firing a deflected shot into the top corner from the left side of the box.

Brendan Rodgers named a strong line-up with Coutinho returning to action for the first time since coming back from the Copa America in Chile.

On the bench for Liverpool was Brazilian teenager Allan Rodrigues de Souza, who has just signed from Internacional.





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Liverpool sweep Helsinki aside

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 Philippe Coutinho: Added the second

Philippe Coutinho: Added the second

Goals from Divock Origi and Philippe Coutinho handed Liverpool a comfortable 2-0 friendly win over HJK Helsinki in Finland on Saturday evening.

Liverpool broke the deadlock midway through the second half when a Jordon Ibe darted to the byline and pulled the ball back for James Milner to flick it into the path of Belgian forward Origi (73) and he fired home from close range.

Philippe Coutinho then added the second five minutes later when he exchanged passes with Milner before firing a deflected shot into the top corner from the left side of the box.

Brendan Rodgers named a strong line-up with Coutinho returning to action for the first time since coming back from the Copa America in Chile.

On the bench for Liverpool was Brazilian teenager Allan Rodrigues de Souza, who has just signed from Internacional.





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Brendan Rodgers: Signed Allan Rodrigues de Souza

Brendan Rodgers: Signed Allan Rodrigues de Souza

Liverpool have confirmed the signing of young Brazilian midfielder Allan Rodrigues de Souza.

The 18-year-old will join the Reds from Brazilian outfit Internacional for a fee of around £500,000.

After training with the squad at Melwood this week the youngster was named in the squad for Saturday’s friendly with HJK Helsinki in Finland.

A club statement read: "LFC have secured Allan for the future and he’s currently spending time with the Reds with the permission of his club, Internacional."

Allan is seen as one for the future and will go into the academy after impressing Liverpool coaches when he was spotted playing for Internacional in the Frenz International Cup in January.





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Liverpool capture Brazilian starlet

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Brendan Rodgers: Signed Allan Rodrigues de Souza

Brendan Rodgers: Signed Allan Rodrigues de Souza

Liverpool have confirmed the signing of young Brazilian midfielder Allan Rodrigues de Souza.

The 18-year-old will join the Reds from Brazilian outfit Internacional for a fee of around £500,000.

After training with the squad at Melwood this week the youngster was named in the squad for Saturday’s friendly with HJK Helsinki in Finland.

A club statement read: "LFC have secured Allan for the future and he’s currently spending time with the Reds with the permission of his club, Internacional."

Allan is seen as one for the future and will go into the academy after impressing Liverpool coaches when he was spotted playing for Internacional in the Frenz International Cup in January.





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