4) Weaker Arsenal without Vieira
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“A great all-round midfielder. I used to look forward to playing him because he made every one of us raise our game. Arsenal had a great side, but I firmly believe without him they would’ve been 25 per cent weaker.” – Peter Schmeichel.
Some personalities are born once or twice every generation. Great players can be found in every cycle, but having a strong character along with it is a rare combination.
What made the Frenchman stand out was his absolutely unrelenting method of carrying himself on the pitch. There were no half-hearted tackles or passes cloaked with hesitation—he did everything with absolute assurance.
And it was for this reason that Arsenal were the “invincibles” while he was guarding the defense with his menacing presence.
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