Soccer-Palace boss Vieira setting emotions aside on return to Arsenal


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Crystal Palace v Leicester City - Selhurst Park, London, Britain - October 3, 2021 Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira applauds fans after the match Action Images via Reuters/Hannah Mckay

(Reuters) - Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira said returning to his former club Arsenal would be an emotional moment after a successful nine-year stint shaped his career as a footballer, but he would put all that aside in search of three points.

Vieira captained Arsenal to three Premier League titles and four FA Cup triumphs as a player, famously leading the 'Invincibles' side that went an entire league campaign unbeaten in 2003-04.

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