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NBA-style All-Star game in Premier League? Manchester United's Romelu Lukaku floats idea

The NBA hosts an annual All-Star weekend with the main feature being a match contested by two teams comprised of the league's best players, who are picked by popular vote.

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Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has suggested the Premier League host an match similar to the NBA's All-Star game.

The NBA hosts an annual All-Star weekend with the main feature being a match contested by two teams comprised of the league's best players, who are picked by popular vote.

 

"Here's an idea for you guys... the NBA has an all-star game!," the 24-year-old Belgian wrote on his verified Twitter account. "Don't you guys think we should organise one in the Premier League. The north vs the south! And the fans vote... what do you guys think?"

Here's his tweet

United are second in the Premier League and travel to Crystal Palace next Monday.

Meanwhile, Lukaku believes he has nothing to prove to his critics and deserves more respect for his goalscoring record. He cancelled out Willian's opener and set up midfielder Jesse Lingard to score the winner in Sunday's 2-1 Premier League victory over champions Chelsea at Old Trafford.

 

The Belgian international has scored 13 league goals this season, four in the Champions League and four in the FA Cup, but has been criticised for not being effective against the bigger teams in England.

"You expect a bit more respect but it's the situation we're in," Lukaku told the club's website (www.manutd.com) after his first goal against a top-six side in seven games this season. "I started playing when I was 16. Year in, year out people expect 20 goals from me. I have been doing it for 10 years straight so I think I've proved myself."

Lukaku joined United in the close season after scoring 25 league goals for Everton in his final campaign on Merseyside. The 24-year-old enjoyed a bright start to his United career before going off the boil towards the end of last year.

 

Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane (24), Liverpool's Mohamed Salah (23) and Manchester City duo Sergio Aguero (21) and Raheem Sterling (15) have moved ahead of him in the race for this season's golden boot.

"I'm 24 and I have a lot of years ahead of me to improve before my prime so I'm never satisfied," Lukaku said.

United return to league action with a trip to Crystal Palace next Monday.

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