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Milan's Kaka hails Man Utd's 'Brazilian style'
AC Milan's Brazilian superstar Kaka believes Manchester United have overtaken Arsenal as the Premiership's most stylish side.
The 25-year-old got a first-hand look at Sir Alex Ferguson's men on Tuesday as his side crashed 3-2 at Old Trafford in a thrilling Champions League semi-final first leg.
Kaka was arguably the star of the show with a first-half brace, but he saw enough of United to convince him they would not look out of place at Rio's famous Maracana.
'I watch the Premiership and I see Manchester United in England as the most Brazilian-like in their style,' he told the Daily Telegraph.
'Obviously, Ronaldo and Rooney are very skilful, but they all play well with the ball on the floor.
'They play the passing game. They did not use any long balls against us.
'People always say that Arsenal play a Brazilian style of football, but I think Manchester United are more Brazilian in their way of playing than the Arsenal players are.'
Kaka also hailed United's fans for their vocal performance on Tuesday night.
'I was particularly impressed with the singing of the Manchester fans at half-time, especially as their team was 2-1 down,' he added.
'This is one of the great things about Premiership fans. They have such passion for their team. I love that kind of atmosphere.'
The Champions League's top scorer this season has predicted an equally attacking second leg when the sides reconvene on Wednesday night at the San Siro.
Kaka said: 'The two teams are very similar, both very strong, who both espouse an attacking brand of football.
'We are two teams who instinctively like to come forward and attack. I think the combination of the teams makes it a joy to watch.
'You could never hold back and settle for a draw against a team like Manchester United.
'The second leg will be an exciting match, because it would always be this way whenever these two teams of players meet.
'But we are going to go for the kill in the San Siro, to win outright.'
AC Milan's Brazilian superstar Kaka believes Manchester United have overtaken Arsenal as the Premiership's most stylish side.
The 25-year-old got a first-hand look at Sir Alex Ferguson's men on Tuesday as his side crashed 3-2 at Old Trafford in a thrilling Champions League semi-final first leg.
Kaka was arguably the star of the show with a first-half brace, but he saw enough of United to convince him they would not look out of place at Rio's famous Maracana.
'I watch the Premiership and I see Manchester United in England as the most Brazilian-like in their style,' he told the Daily Telegraph.
'Obviously, Ronaldo and Rooney are very skilful, but they all play well with the ball on the floor.
'They play the passing game. They did not use any long balls against us.
'People always say that Arsenal play a Brazilian style of football, but I think Manchester United are more Brazilian in their way of playing than the Arsenal players are.'
Kaka also hailed United's fans for their vocal performance on Tuesday night.
'I was particularly impressed with the singing of the Manchester fans at half-time, especially as their team was 2-1 down,' he added.
'This is one of the great things about Premiership fans. They have such passion for their team. I love that kind of atmosphere.'
The Champions League's top scorer this season has predicted an equally attacking second leg when the sides reconvene on Wednesday night at the San Siro.
Kaka said: 'The two teams are very similar, both very strong, who both espouse an attacking brand of football.
'We are two teams who instinctively like to come forward and attack. I think the combination of the teams makes it a joy to watch.
'You could never hold back and settle for a draw against a team like Manchester United.
'The second leg will be an exciting match, because it would always be this way whenever these two teams of players meet.
'But we are going to go for the kill in the San Siro, to win outright.'
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