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Mourinho admits he's a fan of Arsenal midfielder Guendouzi

Former Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho admits he's a fan of Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi.

The Gunners whiz set up Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang with a fine pass for their equaliser as Unai Emery's men recovered from 2-0 down to draw with Tottenham at the Emirates on Sunday.

However, Mourinho believes Guendouzi can hit another level providing he's a bit more forward-thinking.

He told Sky Sports: "Sometimes when I watch matches I am a bit critical – in a good sense, on the coaching side of it – because sometimes I think Guendouzi plays too easy and too many square passes when he can look forward.

"His first control normally is immediately for a sideways pass. He played a good game today and this is a great example of what he can do, because he's a kid with talent.

"But he needs that kind movement and Aubameyang made a fantastic run for him."

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