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Man Utd target Griezmann hails Liverpool star

Antoine Griezmann might have been linked with a move to Manchester United – but one of his latest tweets will not go down with fans of the Red Devils.

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The France ace has clearly been keeping a close eye on the fortunes of the Old Trafford’s great rivals, Liverpool, and hailed the contribution of Roberto Firmino during Saturday’s home fixture against Swansea.

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The Brazil ace scored twice in the Anfield encounter, with the second a brilliant strike after he coolly brought the ball down on his chest in the opposing box.

“Firmino is a top player,” Griezmann wrote in reaction. 

Ultimately, the contribution of the attacker was insufficient to keep the Reds in the game, as they suffered a 3-2 defeat that represents a major bodyblow to their hopes of winning the Premier League title.

Griezmann might have appreciated his contribution, but United fans will take a dim view of the 25-year-old’s comments should he make a move to Old Trafford and continue to make them.

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