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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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'.
Patrick Vieira favourite for Arsenal head coach job
The Arsenal hierarchy have made Patrick Vieira the prime candidate for the permanent head coach job, according to a report from France.
Patrick Vieira responds to Arsenal rumours
Patrick Vieira spoke to the media this weekend about Unai Emery's departure from Arsenal and the rumours about him taking over.
Media Roundup: The 10 candidates linked with the long-term Arsenal job
On Friday morning, Arsenal announced the news that Unai Emery had been sacked, and Freddie Ljungberg will take over on an interim basis.
Patrick Vieira now first choice to manage David Beckham’s Inter Miami
Patrick Vieira could be heading off to the States if David Beckham gets his wish and makes the Arsenal legend his first manager.
Max Allegri and Mikel Arteta among the candidates to replace Unai Emery
Arsenal have identified their top targets to replace Unai Emery as head coach, if they make the decision to let the Spaniard go.
Nigel Winterburn: The Arsenal squad will have to get used to it
Nigel Winterburn has been speaking about the situation at Arsenal with Unai Emery while also looking ahead to Arsenal's game against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup.
PSG ‘warned’ that Arsenal could move for Allegri but Arsenal have others on shortlist
Le10Sport report that Arsenal could well move for Massimiliano Allegri, therefore stopping PSG signing him even though they currently have Thomas Tuchel.
The 5 best Arsenal players of the Wenger era
Today is Arsene Wenger's 70th birthday so it seems a good time to look back at some of his best players.
Patrick Vieira admits he dreams of managing Arsenal
Patrick Vieira has admitted he is dreaming of managing Arsenal one day in a news report that I might need to be left alone with for a few minutes.
Looking back: 6 Arsenal players charged after 'Battle of Old Trafford'
On this day in 2003, six Arsenal players were charged by the FA after the infamous 'Battle of Old Trafford' which took place on 21 September.
2 Arsenal fan favourites lead the race for Newcastle manager’s job
Patrick Vieira and Mikel Arteta are two of the three favourites for the Newcastle United manager's job according to reports.
Arsene Wenger backs this former Gunner to manage Arsenal
Patrick Vieira has once again said he'd like to manage Arsenal one day with Arsene Wenger backing his ability to do the role.
"This is the kid who made me leave Arsenal": Fabregas recalls Vieira story
Patrick Vieira called Cesc Fabregas 'the kid who made me leave Arsenal' when the pair met up recently, according to the Spanish midfielder himself.
Arsenal’s biggest fallouts: 4 major bust-ups, fights and riots
Arsenal aren't generally known as a club that constantly start brawls, fights and riots, but that just makes the occasions where things do kick off all the more memorable.
Love Arsenal? Podcast talking Arsenal's latest signing, Yacine Adli + more
In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew, Sylvain, and renegade Juventus fan (and friend of the Pod) Lana Dawood discuss what...
Former Gunner admits he was interviewed as a possible Arsene Wenger replacement
Patrick Vieira says he had a conversation with Arsenal executives over the possibility of taking over from Arsene Wenger, but didn't reach the final stages of the process.
Arsenal compose new 3-man shortlist after Allegri disappointment
Arsenal have now got three names left on their shortlist after Max Allegri ruled out leaving Juventus unless he was sacked.
Huge surprise sacking at Arsenal as 6 coaches go
Arsenal are continuing their post-Wenger-era clear out by getting rid of more coaches and medical personnel according to an exclusive in Tuesday’s Daily Mail which isn't really an exclusive as it's also in the Telegraph.
BBC's David Ornstein confirms Arsenal deal for former player to return as coach
Reliable BBC journalist David Ornstein confirmed on Saturday night that former Gunner Freddie Ljungberg will return as a youth team coach, claiming 'that deal is done'.
Arsenal reduce Wenger-replacement list to 3 fantastic choices
Arsenal have reportedly reduced their long short-list of people to replace Arsene Wenger to just three managers – Massimiliano Allegri, Patrick Vieira, and Mikel Arteta.
Everton to steal media favourite to replace Arsene Wenger
Everton are planning to make a move for former Gunner and current New York City manager Patrick Vieira, as they're already looking to replace Sam Allardyce.
Arsenal haven't even approached media favourite to replace Arsene Wenger
Arsenal haven't made any contact with Patrick Vieira over taking over from Arsene Wenger, despite the near constant links between the former Gunner and the job.
'Leaked': More details for Arsene Wenger's final home game
Arsenal have invited the likes of Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira, Dennis Bergkamp and many more back to the club for Arsene Wenger's final home game, according to reports.
Former Gunner told to 'come home' and replace Arsene Wenger
Robert Pires thinks Patrick Vieira is '100%' ready to manage Arsenal, as someone who is regularly in contract with his fellow Frenchman.
Arsenal managerial candidate said current squad better than Invincibles
Patrick Vieira claimed that Arsenal's current squad of players are better footballers than the Invincibles, but said they don't have the physicality to win certain matches.
Vieira explains why he left Arsenal, now ‘ready’ to return
Speaking in 2016, Patrick Vieira explained why he left Arsenal for Juventus and the reason he gave means there is no reason he can't return now as he admits being 'ready' for the Arsenal job.
41-year-old manager changes mind, says he’s ‘ready’ for Arsenal job
Patrick Vieira has said that he’s ‘ready’ despite recently hinting he wasn’t as he continues to be linked with the Arsenal manager’s job.
Top Arsenal candidate 'flattered,' calls Arsenal 'special,' gets Pep Guardiola backing for job
Patrick Vieira has ruled himself out of the running for the Arsenal manager’s job...for now but Pep Guardiola thinks he's ready for it.
Pep Guardiola claims this manager is 'ready' to replace Arsene Wenger
Pep Guardiola says Patrick Vieira is ready to take over from Arsene Wenger if the Arsenal board want him to, claiming the former Gunner is already a top manager.
2 heavily linked managerial targets respond to rumours they'll replace Arsene Wenger
Patrick Vieira and Brendan Rodgers have both played down talk that they could be in the running to take over from Arsene Wenger at the end of the season.
David Ornstein leaks details of Arsenal's 5-strong shortlist to replace Wenger
The Arsenal board drew up a five-strong shortlist to send to Stan Kroenke in the event of Arsene Wenger's departure, according to reliable BBC journalist David Ornstein.
Assessed: All 11 managers on Gazidis' shortlist to replace Wenger this summer
On Friday morning, Arsene Wenger announced he's stepping down as Arsenal manager at the end of the season, but who will come in to replace him?