On This Day – 16th September

Patrick Vieira made his debut for Arsenal on this day back in 1996, coming on as a first half substitute for Ray Parlour in a league match at home to Sheffield Wednesday. The 20 year old was signed at Arsene Wenger’s insistence from AC Milan for £3.5 million. The French manager had put pen to […]

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On This Day – 14th July

Patrick Vieira battles for possession with Arsenal’s Cesc Fabregas Patrick Vieira finally left Arsenal on this day back in 2005, leaving for Juventus for £13 million.There was a rumour about Vieira leaving Highbury every pre-season for several years and so as an Arsenal fan, I was always prepared for his departure. He was continually linked […]

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