Patrick Vieira was one of the greatest midfielders to ever play for Arsenal Football Club. The former French midfielder joined Arsenal in 1996 from AC Milan for £3.5m. Vieira left Arsenal for Juventus in 2005 for £13.75m. In total, he made 406 appearances for Arsenal and scored 33 goals. He wore the number 4 shirt for Arsenal and was captain of Arsenal’s Invincibles squad that won the league without losing a match. Vieira is currently the manager of Nice. He was born on June 23, 1976.
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Arsenal’s week: Unexpected transfer talks, key injuries, and more
Your one-stop digest for Arsenal's week: Player injuries, potential transfers, emerging talents, and much more! Get all the Gunners' updates here.
Vieira explains Arsenal's missing link that could have saved their Premier League title hopes
Gunners' legend Patrick Vieira laments Arsenal's lack of personality, costing them the Premier League title. Read Vieira's blueprint for Arsenal's revival.
Vieira believes this Arsenal side will win a Premier League title
Patrick Vieira believes this Arsenal team will win the Premier League eventually, as long as they stick together.
Mikel Arteta sends message to Patrick Vieira
Mikel Arteta extends his best wishes to Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira after his recent dismissal from Crystal Palace. Discover Arteta's thoughts on the tricky fixture and his team's dominant performance.
Interim Crystal Palace boss likely in charge for Arsenal
Crystal Palace are likely to have an interim caretaker manager in charge against Arsenal on Sunday, after sacking Patrick Vieira.
Crystal Palace’s goalkeeper dilemma v Arsenal
Teen goalkeeper Joe Whitworth may start against Arsenal as Crystal Palace's Vicente Guaita faces a fitness uncertainty due to a hamstring injury.
Patrick Vieira gives his Sambi Lokonga verdict
Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira has praised Albert Sambi Lokonga's first start for the team, saying he was happy with the midfielder's performance against Brentford.
Title is “Arsenal’s to lose” says Patrick Vieira
Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira has said that the Premier League title is “Arsenal’s to lose” after the club regained top spot with a 4-2 win over Aston Villa last weekend.
Patrick Vieira’s Real Madrid regret
Arsenal legend, Patrick Vieira, recently revealed that he regrets not joining Real Madrid from Arsenal when he had the chance.
Partick Vieira convinced Lokonga to make deadline-day exit
Albert Sambi Lokonga says Patrick Vieira convinced him to leave league leaders Arsenal, putting his doubts at rest in a phone call.
‘Excited’ Albert Sambi Lokonga joins Crystal Palace on loan
Albert Sambi Lokonga has completed a loan move to Crystal Palace where Arsenal will no doubt be hoping regular football will get him back on track.
Patrick Vieira right about Arsenal’s title chances
From the start of the season, Patrick Vieira has been one of the few voices consistently saying Arsenal will be title challengers and believes 'this could be their year'.
Patrick Vieira: Emi Martinez made ‘stupid’ decision
Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira has criticised Emi Martinez for his 'gesture' after he picked up the Golden Glove award at the Qatar World Cup.
Arsenal will be really close to winning title says Patrick Vieira
Patrick Vieira thinks Arsenal will be "really close" to winning the Premier League title this season, after their start to the campaign.
Arsenal legend tips Gunners for title challenge this season
Patrick Vieira believes Arsenal are one of the teams challenging for the Premier League title, after facing the Gunners earlier this month.
Patrick Vieira: Arsenal will be ‘closer to the title’
Patrick Vieira believes that Mikel Arteta's side will be 'closer to the title' after watching them beat his Crystal Palace side at Selhurst Park on Friday.
Blow for Crystal Palace as Vieira rules 3 out of Arsenal clash
Patrick Vieira has ruled three Crystal Palace players out of their clash with Arsenal on Friday night, thanks to various injury problems.
Opportunity knocks for 2 Arsenal men
So, the last time we spoke, some idiot was saying something about not casting envious eyes in the direction of the Crystal Palace bench and our former captain, Patrick Vieira.
Patrick Vieira shares his thoughts on Arteta’s Arsenal
Patrick Vieira says he's happy to see how Mikel Arteta has turned things around at Arsenal, arguing that adversity is a normal part of management.
Arsenal’s Supermen: What makes an Arsenal hero?
Thursday, 31 March saw the 21st anniversary of the passing of one the Arsenal's favourite sons, David Rocastle. It seems incomprehensible to me now...
Arsenal legend reacts to inclusion in Premier League Hall of Fame
Patrick Vieira was inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame this week, the third former Arsenal player to make the cut.
Pundit wants Arsenal to sack Arteta and hire Vieira
Stan Collymore believes that Arsenal should get rid of Mikel Arteta, even if he gets Arsenal in to the top four, and they should hire Patrick Vieira, if he gets Crystal Palace into the top half of the table at the end of the season.
Mikel Arteta hopes Arsenal fans will welcome back former player
Mikel Arteta is hoping for a positive reception from the Arsenal fans for Patrick Vieira, who will be in the opposition dugout on Monday.
Patrick Vieira on supporting Daniel Ek's takeover bid and facing Arsenal
Patrick Vieira is 'really looking forward to' returning to Arsenal where the club legend is sure to get a great reception from the home fans.
Arsenal star gives honest answer to question
Arsenal's Benjamin White has informed the world he doesn't watch football, doesn't know much about Patrick Vieira and that he'd prefer it if people call him Benjamin, which absolutely nobody has paid attention to.
He’s a different level: Patrick Vieira compares Harry Kane and Thierry Henry
Patrick Vieira thrashed Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday but before the game, the Arsenal legend was asked to compare Harry Kane with Thierry Henry, leaving no doubt about who he thought was a better player.
Crystal Palace plan loan bid for Arsenal 21yo
Patrick Vieira is planning to bid for Crystal Palace to take Reiss Nelson on loan for the upcoming season, according to a report.
Crystal Palace set to make Patrick Vieira their new manager
Crystal Palace are set to appoint Patrick Vieira as their new manager, according to a report from David Ornstein.
Formal Arsenal takeover approach could come within next 7 days
According to reports, a formal approach from Daniel Ek to Stan Kroenke could come next week as he looks to buy Arsenal
Bergkamp, Henry, Vieira join Spotify billionaire serious about buying Arsenal
Spotify billionaire, Daniel Ek, hwould like to get his hands on Arsenal as reports emerge Dennis Bergkamp, Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira are all getting involved.
Bournemouth pick Jonathan Woodgate over Thierry Henry
After links to Patrick Vieira and Thierry Henry, AFC Bournemouth have given their head coach job to Jonathan Woodgate.
Arsene Wenger confirms 2nd Arsenal legend in frame for Bournemouth job
Arsene Wenger says Patrick Vieira was also in the running for the job at AFC Bournemouth, with Thierry Henry the current front-runner.
Former Arsenal captain wants Arteta replaced with worse manager
William Gallas thinks Arsenal should sack Mikel Arteta and hire Patrick Vieira who has just been sacked himself.
Former Gunner sacked as manager after 5th consecutive defeat & fan protests
OGC Nice sacked Patrick Vieira on Friday morning, after another defeat and strong fan protests against the manager on Thursday night.
Why did Patrick Vieira leave Arsenal? In his own words
When Thierry Henry was appointed as the manager of Monaco, a number of people woke up to the fact that Patrick Vieira was already managing in Ligue 1, but why did he leave Arsenal in the first place?
Manchester City manager to leave after Arsenal game
Manchester City's manager Nick Cushing will leave the club, after his side plays Arsenal on 2 February, to become assistant manager at New York City in the MLS.
French journalist claims this manager is Arsenal's number one choice: Not Arteta
Patrick Vieira is Arsenal's number one choice for their head coach job ahead of Mikel Arteta, according to reports in France.
Edu's pick for next Arsenal manager is a real fan-pleaser
Edu is said to want Patrick Vieira as the next Arsenal manager while the club seemingly remain divided behind the scenes over who would be best for the job.
Patrick Vieira admits he couldn’t ignore Arsenal interest
Patrick Vieira says he wouldn't be able to ignore Arsenal if they came calling, but he's focusing on his current club OGC Nice.
Legend names his choice for Arsenal manager
David Seaman would like to see Arsenal give the manager's job to Patrick Vieira if they can't get a manager with a 'big personality'.