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Daily Mirror
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Samuel Meade

Roy Keane voices "big concern" after Man City defeat exposes Arsenal deficiency

Roy Keane took aim at Albert Sambi Lokonga after his error cost Arsenal as they were dumped out of the FA Cup

The midfielder, who has been used sporadically by Mikel Arteta this term, came on at half-time to replace Thomas Partey at the Etihad. Lokonga's positional play was criticised in the lead-up to City's winning goal, with the pundits highlighting the amount of space he afforded Julian Alvarez.

Partey has been a mainstay for the Gunners this term and is regarded as arguably their most impressive performer. Ian Wright had sympathy for Lokonga, whose lack of match sharpness was telling, but Keane lamented the fact he was unable to understand the basics of his role.

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