Two more Ligue 1 games scheduled for this weekend, including the clash between Thierry Henry’s Monaco and local rivals Nice, have been postponed, the French league (LFP) said Thursday, amid fears of more violent “yellow vest” protests in France over rising living costs. The LFP said Friday evening’s game at the Stade Louis II had been called off following a …
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Patrick Vieira Leaves New York City FC To Manage Ligue 1 Side
The French legend has returned to his homeland after departing MLS side New York City. The news that he would leave to take over at Ligue 1 side Nice was strangely announced on Manchester City’s website, before being taken down. The statement from Patrick Vieira read: “I would like to thank City Football Group and New York City FC for …
Read More »Frank Lampard Rates Yaya Toure Among The Five Best Midfielders He’s Faced
Having played in the Premier League for 18 years, Frank Lampard has seen the very best that the game has to offer come and go. In joining Manchester City for a season in 2014, the Englishman is well-placed to adjudge the departing Yaya Toure, who will make his final appearance for the Premier League champions tonight against Brighton. The 34-year-old …
Read More »Patrick Vieira Responds To Reports Linking Him With Arsenal Return
Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira has responded to reports that he could replace Arsene Wenger at the Emirates.
Read More »The Ultimate ‘Arsenal XI’ From Arsene Wenger’s 22-Year Reign
Over the course of his two decades at Arsenal, Arsene Wenger managed some of the best players that the Premier League has ever seen.
Read More »Remember Arsene Wenger As The Visionary Who Transformed English Football
From the early days of "Arsene Who?", Wenger had a transformative effect not just on Arsenal but English football as a whole.
Read More »The Day That Marc Overmars Lit The Fuse To Begin Arsenal’s Rivalry With Man United
The latest in our series of classic matches looks at the afternoon in March 1998 when the heated rivalry between Arsenal and Manchester United truly began.
Read More »Our Definitive ‘Premier League Best XI’ From The Past 25 Years
With the Premier League celebrating its 25-year anniversary, now seems as good a time as any to put together a starting eleven of the best players that the league has had to offer. The financial boom that the Premier League facilitated (not least thanks to lucrative sponsorship deals and broadcasting contracts) have allowed English clubs to both sign and create …
Read More »Patrick Vieira: Arsene Wenger Not The Only One To Blame For Arsenal Plight
With Arsene Wenger facing more calls to vacate his role as Arsenal manager at the end of the season, as more protests are planned ahead of this weekend’s FA Cup clash with Lincoln, his former captain, Patrick Vieira, has come out in his defence. Speaking to Sky Sports (via the Daily Star), Vieira has called for the players to take their …
Read More »Patrick Vieira Has A Pop At Arsene Wenger For Treatment Of Former Arsenal Players
It seems Patrick Vieira is not too pleased with how he has been treated by Arsene Wenger since he parted company with Arsenal. Having spent the bones of ten years at Arsenal, Vieira led his team to multiple trophies as club captain and is unquestionably viewed as one of the greatest midfielders to ever play for the Gunners. However, upon …
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