Arsenal vs Man United: Roy Keane Genuinely Amused by Walcott’s Take on ‘Bigger’ Club

• Roy Keane aimed a dig at Theo Walcott for saying Arsenal is bigger than Manchester United
• The two football pundits clashed during a panel session prior to the game on September 3
• The blockbuster encounter saw the Gunners emerge as 3-1 winners against the Red Devils

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The debate on which is the bigger club between Manchester United and Arsenalwill not be settled anytime soon, that is for certain.

On paper — and based on success in recent years — it is easy to argue the Red Devils have the edge in terms of magnitude but the Gunners are no small deal either.

Not only are Arsenal one of the most followed clubs in the world but they have also experienced a resurgence in recent years under the guidance of Mikel Arteta.

This ascendancy has also seen the North Londoners get the better of their Old Traffordarch-rivals on numerous occasions on the football pitch, as cited by Soccerway.com.

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Perhaps this is the reason why former Arsenal man, Theo Walcott was adamant the Gunners were more massive than Man United — a claim that left Roy Keane in fits of laughter.

Ahead of the Sunday clash at the Emirates Stadium, Keane and Walcott were on punditry duty with Sky Sports.

The other ex-player on the panel was Micah Richards, who boldly asked the ex-Gunner which club he thought was bigger between Arsenal and Man United.

In an attempt to be diplomatic, Walcott said, per Sky Sports:

Keane, who is 18 years Walcott’s senior, could not help himself as he patted the retired winger before declaring he was 'so young and naïve'.

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