Patrick Vieira came to the Premier League a relative unknown but left having redefined the role of a central midfielder.
The Frenchman provided a rare combination of power, aggression and skill at the heart of an Arsenal midfield that won three Premier League titles.
His long-range strikes and late runs into the penalty area brought 31 goals, including the one that sealed Arsenal’s Invincible season in 2003/04, the captain lifting the Premier League Trophy after an unbeaten campaign.
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Season
Season
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Club | Apps | Goals |
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2010/2011 |
 Manchester City |
15 | 2 |
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2009/2010 |
Manchester City (Loan) |
13 | 1 |
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2004/2005 |
 Arsenal |
32 | 6 |
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2003/2004 |
Arsenal |
29 | 3 |
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2002/2003 |
Arsenal |
24 | 3 |
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2001/2002 |
Arsenal |
36 | 2 |
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2000/2001 |
Arsenal |
30 | 5 |
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1999/2000 |
Arsenal |
30 | 2 |
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1998/1999 |
Arsenal |
34 | 3 |
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1997/1998 |
Arsenal |
33 | 2 |
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1996/1997 |
Arsenal |
31 | 2 |
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