Anelka is the “Rolls Royce” of strikers says Manchester City boss Keegan

MANCHESTER CITY boss Kevin Keegan drooled over the “unbelievable” talent of match-winner Nicolas Anelka , describing him as a “Rolls Royce” player with frightening potential.

Anelka is the “Rolls Royce” of strikers says Manchester City boss Keegan
Mon, 30 Dec, 2002 - 00:00
Alistair Grant

The £13 million French ace rifled home a fine 83rd-minute winner at Keegan's former club Fulham on Saturday to record his ninth goal of the season.

The former Arsenal, Real Madrid and Paris St Germain striker showed a clinical touch latching onto Shaun Wright-Phillips' pass and blasting an angled drive past Maik Taylor, after players on both sides had squandered chance after chance.

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