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Firmino earns Cantona comparison from Liverpool rival well placed to pass judgement

Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino is “similar to Eric Cantona”, says Newcastle manager Steve Bruce, who once worked with an iconic Frenchman at Manchester United.

Back in the early 1990s, a mercurial forward dominated the Premier League scene with his exploits for the Red Devils.

He was not the most prolific, but was an integral part of Sir Alex Ferguson’s plans as United established themselves as the dominant force in English football.

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