Vieira says Arsenal would lose Van Persie due to Wenger’s fault

Last Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012, 18:45

Manchester City’s director of football Patrick Vieira has warned former boss Arsene Wenger that he could lose team captain Robin Van Persie due to his own fault, since the Gunners haven’t been able to persuade the Dutch star to sign a new contract.

Ferguson says City shouldn’t whine as they benefit more from refereeing decisions

Last Updated: Friday, March 30, 2012, 14:38

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has slammed Manchester City’s Director of Football Development, Patrick Vieira, for accusing his team of getting favorable refereeing decisions.

Man City back Vieira over United comments

Last Updated: Thursday, March 29, 2012, 09:29

Manchester City have leapt to the defence of club executive Patrick Vieira after he was quoted by the BBC suggesting title rivals Manchester United benefit from favourable refereeing decisions at Old Trafford.

World Cup-winning midfielder Vieira retires

Last Updated: Thursday, July 14, 2011, 22:56

World Cup-winning midfielder Patrick Vieira retired on Friday to take up a role as football development executive with Manchester City, where he will help guide and mentor young players.

Vieira double helps Man City rout Notts County

Last Updated: Monday, February 21, 2011, 00:08

Patrick Vieira fired Manchester City into the FA Cup fifth round as the French midfielder`s double inspired a 5-0 rout of Notts County in Sunday`s fourth round replay.

City’s midfielder Vieira warns of United ‘backlash’

Last Updated: Saturday, February 12, 2011, 18:12

Patrick Vieira is expecting Manchester United to be even more fired up than usual for their derby match against his Manchester City side at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Diaby gives French hope with Vieira-like display

Last Updated: Saturday, June 12, 2010, 17:13

France are still looking to unearth a new Zinedine Zidane, but they at least seem to have found the next Patrick Vieira.

Vieira staying at Manchester City

Last Updated: Thursday, June 10, 2010, 09:12

Patrick Vieira will stay at City after agreeing a one-year extension to his contract.

Vieira left out of France World Cup squad

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 12, 2010, 10:47

Experienced midfielder Patrick Vieira was left out of France`s World Cup squad on Tuesday.

FA confirm Vieira`s three-match ban for violent conduct

Last Updated: Friday, February 19, 2010, 18:53

Manchester City midfielder Patrick Vieira has been suspended for three matches for his challenge on Stoke City`s Glenn Whelan in Tuesday`s Premier League match, the English FA confirmed.

Man City`s Vieira set to miss three games after FA charge

Last Updated: Friday, February 19, 2010, 09:51

Manchester City midfielder Patrick Vieira is resigned to missing his team`s next three matches after accepting a violent conduct charge from the English FA on Thursday.

Man U not the force they once were: Vieira

Last Updated: Saturday, January 9, 2010, 16:09

Manchester City`s new recruit Patrick Vieira has taken a convenient dig at cross-town rivals Manchester United, claiming they are no longer the dominant force they once were.