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Roy Keane Names The Premier League Club He Finds It Hard To Like

Roy Keane Names The Premier League Club He Finds It Hard To Like

"It’s still hard to praise them."

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Liverpool? Nope. Arsenal? Think again. Roy Keane has named the one Premier League club he finds it hard to like and praise.

The new Premier League season is just a week old with Sky Sports continuing their rampant coverage which includes a show with a legendary panel discussing the English top flight.

Republic of Ireland assistant manager Keane watches on. Image: PA

One of the esteemed guest was the former Manchester United hero. The ex-midfielder recalled his childhood by saying he grew up watching Liverpool while having respect for Arsenal.

"I remember growing up watching Liverpool in the 80s - brilliant. I had respect for Arsenal," Keane said via Squawka.

Keane argues with the referee at Anfield. Image: PA

Despite the clubs storied rivalry with Liverpool and Arsenal, Keane names Chelsea as the club he finds it hard to like.

"But I've always found it hard to, kind of, like Chelsea. The way they've done it, it's still hard to praise them too much. But that's just a personal thing," he added.

Keane shoves Roberto Di Matteo in the face. Image: PA

It appears the Irishman is referring to the cash injection the club received following the takeover by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich in 2003.

He's shelled out an enormous amount of cash and transformed Chelsea into a European powerhouse with the club since bagging league titles not to mention the Champions League.

More fisticuffs from Keane against Chelsea. Image: PA

Last season under Antonio Conte, Chelsea regained the coveted Premier League trophy but got their defence off to a horrible start after suffering a shock 3-2 home defeat to Burnley.

While his former side, United, beat West Ham 4-0 which included a debut brace from Romelu Lukaku.

United face Swansea in the early kick-off on Saturday. And Chelsea look to get their first points on the board as they travel to Wembley Stadium to face fierce rivals Spurs.

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Topics: Manchester United, Roy Keane