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Patrick Vieira is a French professional football manager and former player who is the manager of Premier League club Crystal Palace.
Vieira later revealed he signed for Arsenal because his compatriot Arsène Wenger was going to be the club's next manager: "I am delighted to be joining Arsenal at the same time as Mr Wenger becomes their coach. Being able to speak French to him will make life a lot easier for me." Wenger was officially in command of managerial affairs at Arsenal by the start of October, but Vieira had already made his mark, coming on as a substitute against Sheffield Wednesday on 16 September 1996; The Times described him as a "Thinking man's Carlton Palmer who, at last, gives the Arsenal midfield some variety."
Vieira was again dismissed a month later, this time in a League Cup semi-final against Chelsea, a decision which Wenger described as "Absolutely ridiculous." Towards the finishing straight of the campaign, Vieira helped Arsenal make ground on league leaders Manchester United and his card record had improved, "With only one booking in the latter stages of the season".
Arsenal reached the 2000 UEFA Cup Final, which Vieira played but the team lost the match on penalties; Vieira's spot kick hit the post.
Disciplinary problems continued to beset Vieira in the 2000-01 season.
Vieira scored two goals, the following match against Charlton Athletic, in what was his final appearance before a five-match suspension.
Vieira himself, after the ban, expressed his desire to remain at Arsenal, but noted he could never alter his style of play: "...because, basically, I don't want to change. I really enjoy English football and the life in England. I am happy here."
After a group stage match against Lazio in October 2000, Vieira claimed he was the target of racial abuse from Siniša Mihajlović, to which UEFA subsequently launched an investigation into.
Vieira later revealed he signed for Arsenal because his compatriot Arsène Wenger was going to be the club's next manager: "I am delighted to be joining Arsenal at the same time as Mr Wenger becomes their coach. Being able to speak French to him will make life a lot easier for me." Wenger was officially in command of managerial affairs at Arsenal by the start of October, but Vieira had already made his mark, coming on as a substitute against Sheffield Wednesday on 16 September 1996; The Times described him as a "Thinking man's Carlton Palmer who, at last, gives the Arsenal midfield some variety."
Vieira was again dismissed a month later, this time in a League Cup semi-final against Chelsea, a decision which Wenger described as "Absolutely ridiculous." Towards the finishing straight of the campaign, Vieira helped Arsenal make ground on league leaders Manchester United and his card record had improved, "With only one booking in the latter stages of the season".
Arsenal reached the 2000 UEFA Cup Final, which Vieira played but the team lost the match on penalties; Vieira's spot kick hit the post.
Disciplinary problems continued to beset Vieira in the 2000-01 season.
Vieira scored two goals, the following match against Charlton Athletic, in what was his final appearance before a five-match suspension.
Vieira himself, after the ban, expressed his desire to remain at Arsenal, but noted he could never alter his style of play: "...because, basically, I don't want to change. I really enjoy English football and the life in England. I am happy here."
After a group stage match against Lazio in October 2000, Vieira claimed he was the target of racial abuse from Siniša Mihajlović, to which UEFA subsequently launched an investigation into.
Given Arsenal finished behind Manchester United in the league for a third consecutive season, Vieira was reluctant to commit himself to the club and described the season, up until April 2001, as "Average".
In the summer period, Vieira disparaged Arsenal's transfer activity and was adamant the club would not finish "In the top five in the league - and forget the Champions League," saying about his future: "As far as I'm concerned, the matter is resolved. I am leaving Arsenal and I have made that perfectly clear." The club refused to respond to his comments, but vice-chairman David Dein was privately irked at Vieira's agent, Marc Roger, for letting the situation become unsettling.
" Vieira turned up for pre-season training in July 2001 as normal and was later named the club vice-captain, to ensure he would succeed Tony Adams as captain.
Success finally came for Vieira in the 2001-02 season; Arsenal regained the league and beat Chelsea in the 2002 FA Cup Final to complete a second double.
Adams' retirement in May 2002 meant Vieira became club captain.
In an interview with L'Équipe soon after, Vieira spoke of his desire to rest, as he felt "Burned out": "I can hardly stand. My back aches, my legs hurt, it hurts all over. I'm going to see Arsène. He must give me time off to relax." He featured in 66 games the previous campaign for Arsenal, but Wenger rejected the player's need for special treatment: "I looked at the statistics for Tuesday's game and, physically, Patrick was outstanding. He pushed himself very hard and that explains why he was so tired."
In the summer period, Vieira disparaged Arsenal's transfer activity and was adamant the club would not finish "In the top five in the league - and forget the Champions League," saying about his future: "As far as I'm concerned, the matter is resolved. I am leaving Arsenal and I have made that perfectly clear." The club refused to respond to his comments, but vice-chairman David Dein was privately irked at Vieira's agent, Marc Roger, for letting the situation become unsettling.
" Vieira turned up for pre-season training in July 2001 as normal and was later named the club vice-captain, to ensure he would succeed Tony Adams as captain.
Success finally came for Vieira in the 2001-02 season; Arsenal regained the league and beat Chelsea in the 2002 FA Cup Final to complete a second double.
Adams' retirement in May 2002 meant Vieira became club captain.
In an interview with L'Équipe soon after, Vieira spoke of his desire to rest, as he felt "Burned out": "I can hardly stand. My back aches, my legs hurt, it hurts all over. I'm going to see Arsène. He must give me time off to relax." He featured in 66 games the previous campaign for Arsenal, but Wenger rejected the player's need for special treatment: "I looked at the statistics for Tuesday's game and, physically, Patrick was outstanding. He pushed himself very hard and that explains why he was so tired."
Two months later, he was lauded by The Guardian correspondent David Lacey for his show against Newcastle United - "The Arsenal captain dominated the afternoon with a demonstration of tackling, control, awareness and movement that was exceptional even by his standards." Vieira sustained a groin injury against Valencia in December 2002, returning on Boxing Day to face West Bromwich Albion.
Vieira missed Arsenal's title run-in, which saw Manchester United overtake them in first place, due to sustaining a knee injury.
Vieira endured a troubling start to the campaign, as he was sent off against Manchester United in September 2003, banned for one match and later fined £20,000 "For improper conduct in failing to leave the field of play following his sending-off".
Two months later, Vieira scored the opening goal away to Tottenham Hotspur, in what ended a 2-2 draw - enough for Arsenal to regain the title.
Against Leicester City in the final league match of the campaign, with the score tied at 1-1, Dennis Bergkamp set up Vieira with a pass, to which he rounded the goalkeeper and scored.
The re-election of Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez in July 2004 prompted him to declare the club's ambition to sign Vieira: "I must repeat that my policy is to try to sign the best player in the world in every position where we do not already have that. Patrick Vieira is, in my opinion, the best in the world in his position." Vieira's advisors met with officials from Real Madrid, before it was speculated a bid of £18 million had been put on the table.
Following an ultimatum set by Wenger, who was "Likely" to make an offer for West Ham midfielder Michael Carrick as his replacement, Vieira chose to stay at Arsenal.
Vieira scored his first goal of the 2004-05 season in a nine-goal North London derby, which Arsenal won 5-4 on 13 November 2004.
Vieira missed Arsenal's title run-in, which saw Manchester United overtake them in first place, due to sustaining a knee injury.
Vieira endured a troubling start to the campaign, as he was sent off against Manchester United in September 2003, banned for one match and later fined £20,000 "For improper conduct in failing to leave the field of play following his sending-off".
Two months later, Vieira scored the opening goal away to Tottenham Hotspur, in what ended a 2-2 draw - enough for Arsenal to regain the title.
Against Leicester City in the final league match of the campaign, with the score tied at 1-1, Dennis Bergkamp set up Vieira with a pass, to which he rounded the goalkeeper and scored.
The re-election of Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez in July 2004 prompted him to declare the club's ambition to sign Vieira: "I must repeat that my policy is to try to sign the best player in the world in every position where we do not already have that. Patrick Vieira is, in my opinion, the best in the world in his position." Vieira's advisors met with officials from Real Madrid, before it was speculated a bid of £18 million had been put on the table.
Following an ultimatum set by Wenger, who was "Likely" to make an offer for West Ham midfielder Michael Carrick as his replacement, Vieira chose to stay at Arsenal.
Vieira scored his first goal of the 2004-05 season in a nine-goal North London derby, which Arsenal won 5-4 on 13 November 2004.
Vieira returned for the opening match of Emirates Stadium, in a testimonial for Bergkamp on 22 July 2006, as one of the Arsenal legends against Ajax.
Capello described him as a "Very important player", adding "His presence is felt not only for his technical value but for his physical quality." Capello deployed Vieira in a midfield alongside Brazilian Emerson and Czech Pavel Nedvěd.
Vieira scored his first goal for the club - a 37th-minute winner against Udinese a week after, which contributed towards Juventus' impressive start to the league season.
Having picked up a groin injury through international duty for France, Vieira missed Juventus' Champions League match away to Bayern Munich in October 2005.
Despite his performances dipping as the result of a persistent groin injury and a reported training ground bust-up with teammate Zlatan Ibrahimović, Vieira helped Juventus retain the Scudetto, which was later stripped.
In a twist of fate, Vieira returned to Highbury on 28 March 2006 to play against Arsenal in the first leg of the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
Pires humorously quipped that it was the first time in 13 years he had got the better of Vieira physically.
Capello described him as a "Very important player", adding "His presence is felt not only for his technical value but for his physical quality." Capello deployed Vieira in a midfield alongside Brazilian Emerson and Czech Pavel Nedvěd.
Vieira scored his first goal for the club - a 37th-minute winner against Udinese a week after, which contributed towards Juventus' impressive start to the league season.
Having picked up a groin injury through international duty for France, Vieira missed Juventus' Champions League match away to Bayern Munich in October 2005.
Despite his performances dipping as the result of a persistent groin injury and a reported training ground bust-up with teammate Zlatan Ibrahimović, Vieira helped Juventus retain the Scudetto, which was later stripped.
In a twist of fate, Vieira returned to Highbury on 28 March 2006 to play against Arsenal in the first leg of the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
Pires humorously quipped that it was the first time in 13 years he had got the better of Vieira physically.
After press speculation linking him to various clubs, including a move back to Arsenal, on 2 August 2006, Vieira officially signed a four-year deal with Inter Milan in a deal to be worth €9.5 million, less than half of the €20 million fee Juventus had paid just 12 months prior.
On his Inter debut on 26 August, Vieira scored twice as the team won 4-3 against A.S. Roma in the 2006 Supercoppa Italiana at the San Siro.
After the club signed Sulley Muntari and Thiago Motta, Vieira became of lesser and lesser importance in the team.
On his Inter debut on 26 August, Vieira scored twice as the team won 4-3 against A.S. Roma in the 2006 Supercoppa Italiana at the San Siro.
After the club signed Sulley Muntari and Thiago Motta, Vieira became of lesser and lesser importance in the team.
In response to extensive media speculation regarding a possible return by Vieira to his former club in 2009, Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger admitted that he would contemplate re-signing Vieira.
The move never happened and Vieira remained at Inter.
On 6 January 2010, Vieira unusually played as starter against Chievo, which was his eighth league start of the season.
José Mourinho stated that Vieira had played his last game at Inter after the match.
On 8 January 2010, it was confirmed that Vieira was having a medical at Manchester City and he would sign a six-month deal, where he would link up with former Arsenal colleagues Kolo Touré and Sylvinho and former Inter manager Roberto Mancini.
Mancini described Vieira as an excellent midfielder with a winner's mentality and that he would fit into Manchester City's squad very well.
In May 2013, Vieira was appointed as the manager of the club's new reserve team: the Elite Development Squad. In May 2015, Vieira was interviewed to be the next manager of fellow Premier League club Newcastle United, an opportunity which both parties rejected due to difference of policies.
On 4 December 2020, OGC Nice announced Patrick Vieira was no longer the manager of the club after a run of 5 losses in a row in all competitions and elimination from the group stage of the Europa League.
The move never happened and Vieira remained at Inter.
On 6 January 2010, Vieira unusually played as starter against Chievo, which was his eighth league start of the season.
José Mourinho stated that Vieira had played his last game at Inter after the match.
On 8 January 2010, it was confirmed that Vieira was having a medical at Manchester City and he would sign a six-month deal, where he would link up with former Arsenal colleagues Kolo Touré and Sylvinho and former Inter manager Roberto Mancini.
Mancini described Vieira as an excellent midfielder with a winner's mentality and that he would fit into Manchester City's squad very well.
In May 2013, Vieira was appointed as the manager of the club's new reserve team: the Elite Development Squad. In May 2015, Vieira was interviewed to be the next manager of fellow Premier League club Newcastle United, an opportunity which both parties rejected due to difference of policies.
On 4 December 2020, OGC Nice announced Patrick Vieira was no longer the manager of the club after a run of 5 losses in a row in all competitions and elimination from the group stage of the Europa League.
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