Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown believes that his former employers lack the experienced in their squad
Former Arsenal midfielder, Martin Keown, believes that a blend of youth and experience gives Manchester United the edge over his former employers.
Keown believes that Arsenal needs to add some experienced players in their squad in order to win trophies in the coming seasons. The former defender reckons that Arsenal’s squad lacks match winners while United has plenty of them at their disposal.
The former Everton star added that Arsene Wenger should bring in at least two experienced players in the summer transfer window since it will help in grooming the youngsters.
Keown is full of praise for Manchester United and believes that they have a balanced squad to win the English Premier League and the UEFA Champions League in the 2010/2011 season.
United are placed on top of the English Premier League table with a six-point lead over second placed http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786. The Red Devils are close to qualifying for the final of UEFA Champions League after beating Schalke’04, 2-0, in the first of the two-legged semi-final.
The former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wayne-Rooney-c36736, for his superb recent form. He added that Rooney has silenced all criticism he received for his poor form at the start of the season.
While talking to reporters, Keown said, “I think Manchester United have more match winners. When you look at Rooney, who has had a lot of criticism levelled at him, he has been inspired recently”.
“That inspiration comes from digging deep. They were 2-0 down at the weekend; he dug deep and came good for his team. Arsenal need to have the same kind of response from their players, but at the moment they look tired. I think Arsenal are suffering from
the lack of trophies”, added the versatile defender.
Keown pointed out that only Gael Clichy has won a trophy in the entire Arsenal squad while 75 percent of United’s squad has won two or more trophies.
Being a player himself, Keown knows how it feels when experienced players are playing alongside one.
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