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Josh O'Brien

Robin van Persie pinpoints Man Utd's "one to watch" as he praises "very special" talent

Former Manchester United star Robin van Persie has heaped praise on Red Devils youngster Alejandro Garnacho and dubbed the Argentine 'very special'.

Garnacho has enjoyed a meteoric rise to the United first-team under manager Erik ten Hag and popped up with some vital contributions this term, including a last-gasp winner away at Fulham and an impressive strike against enemies Leeds.

With that in mind, he has earned plenty of plaudits for his efforts but few may mean more than Van Persie's praise, given the Dutchman knows all about scoring goals and winning huge honours for United. Ahead of the Red Devils' Europa League second-leg showdown against Real Betis, the ex- Arsenal ace waxed lyrical over the teenage sensation.

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