The Gunners legend was sacked by Nice last December (Picture: Getty Images)Patrick Vieira has been backed to succeed at Crystal Palace by his former manager Arsene Wenger as the Arsenal legend closes in on becoming the south London club’s new boss. Vieira is reportedly in line to be appointed as Roy Hodgson’s successor, with an agreement in principle said to be in place. Following a glittering playing career at club level and for France, the 45-year-old has gone on to manage MLS side New York City FC and Nice in Ligue 1. Vieira and Wenger won multiple honours at Arsenal (Picture: Getty Images)Vieira has been out of work since being sacked by Nice last December after a run of five successive defeats. ‘We still wish him the best, and I think it would be great,’ Wenger told beIN Sports France.

Source: Metro June 30, 2021 13:34 UTC