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Roy Hodgson is back in management with his boyhood club

Hodgson: Fans will flock behind Eagles

Newly appointed Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson is confident supporters will back his struggling side when their relegation battle resumes against Leicester after the international break.

Soccer • 21 Mar 23

The former Arsenal captain had been due to be in charge against the Gunners on Sunday

Palace sack Vieira, McCarthy in charge for Arsenal trip

Dubliner Paddy McCarthy will take charge of Crystal Palace's trip to Arsenal on Sunday following Patrick Vieira's sacking.

Soccer • 17 Mar 23

Liverpool 1-1 Crystal Palace - recap

Liverpool were held to a draw by Crystal Palace at Anfield on a night when Darwin Nunez was sent-off for a head-butt. Here's how it happened.

Soccer • 15 Aug 22

Patrick Vieira has voiced his concerns over recent pitch invasion incidents

FA will take no action against Vieira

Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira will face no punishment from the Football Association following his altercation with a fan on the Goodison Park pitch last week.

Soccer • 25 May 22

Crystal Palace manager Patrick Viera avoids a falling Jeffrey Schlupp

Vieira aims to end season on a high after Everton drama

Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira has called for his team to deliver a "big performance" to get the better of Manchester United on Sunday with the club eager to put a difficult night on Merseyside behind them.

Soccer • 20 May 22

Frank Lampard offered his support to Patrick Vieira

Vieira in confrontation with fan after loss at Everton

Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira was involved in a confrontation with a fan on the pitch after the 3-2 defeat at Everton in which he appears to aim a kick at the man taunting him.

Soccer • 20 May 22

Vieira and Rooney in action during the 2005 FA Cup final

Vieira/Rooney inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame

Patrick Vieira and Wayne Rooney have been inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame.

Soccer • 23 Mar 22

Tayo Adaramola featured for Crystal Palace against Hartlepool United

Ireland U19 Adaramola on cloud nine after Palace debut

Republic of Ireland Under-19 defender Tayo Adaramola is still on cloud nine after making his Crystal Palace debut last weekend, with manager Patrick Vieira full of praise for the Dubliner.

Soccer • 08 Feb 22

Ian Wright believes criticism of the Africa Cup of Nations is "tinged with racism"

Wright slams 'disrespect' of Africa Cup of Nations

Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright says that media coverage of Europe-based players travelling to the Africa Cup of Nations is "disrespectful" and "tinged with racism".

Soccer • 30 Dec 21

Guardiola's 200th league match at the City helm did not go the way he wanted

Guardiola highlights malfunctions after loss to Palace

Pep Guardiola says "many, many things" went wrong as Manchester City suffered their first home loss of the season to Patrick Vieira's impressive Crystal Palace side.

Soccer • 30 Oct 21

Patrick Vieira's side were seconds away from victory

Vieira frustrated after Palace throw away win

Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira was disappointed after a last-gasp equaliser from substitute Alexandre Lacazette denied them a win against his former club Arsenal in a pulsating Premier League clash.

Soccer • 18 Oct 21

Patrick Vieira will, no doubt, receive a warm welcome on his return to north London

Arsenal great Vieira putting emotion on hold for return

Patrick Vieira has promised to put the emotions of his Arsenal return aside to focus on Crystal Palace's search for Premier League points.

Soccer • 15 Oct 21

Sadio Mane scored his 100th Liverpool goal on his 224th appearance

Klopp praises contribution of record-breaker Mane

Jurgen Klopp praised Sadio Mane's "massive achievement" of scoring 100 goals for Liverpool as the Senegal international kickstarted the 3-0 win over Crystal Palace which took them top of the Premier League.

Soccer • 18 Sep 21

Patrick Vieira is the new manager of Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace name Vieira as their new manager

Crystal Palace have appointed Patrick Vieira as their new manager on a three-year deal.

Soccer • 04 Jul 21

Keane (on tippy-toes), Viera (2l) and Wright (r) pose for a picture after the show (Pic: Mark Pougatch Twitter)

Wright pokes fun at Keane over 'armband on his jumper'

Roy Keane came in for some stick from fellow analyst Ian Wright over his jumper during ITV's coverage of France's 1-0 win over Germany.

Soccer • 16 Jun 21

Thierry Henry is involved in a potential Arsenal takeover

Henry says Spotify CEO has contacted Arsenal owners

Spotify CEO and founder Daniel Ek has contacted Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke's family to make an offer to buy the Premier League club but a takeover could be drawn out, former France international Thierry Henry said.

Soccer • 04 May 21

Daniel Ek has has former Arsenal players Dennis Bergkamp, Patrick Vieira and Thierry Henry backing his bid to buy the club

Henry: Ek the man to bring good days back to Gunners

Thierry Henry has warned Arsenal supporters that a potential takeover by Spotify founder Daniel Ek could take a "very long" time as he said the Swedish billionaire wants to bring back the identity and DNA of the club.

Soccer • 03 May 21

Nice dispense with the services of Patrick Vieira

Patrick Vieira has been sacked as head coach of Nice, the Ligue 1 club have announced.

Soccer • 04 Dec 20

Schneiderlin made 88 appearances for the Toffees

Schneiderlin exits Everton to join Vieira's Nice

Former Manchester United midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin has departed Everton with manager Carlo Ancelotti explaining that the player desired a return to his homeland.

Soccer • 23 Jun 20

Roy Keane hung up his boots 14 years ago

On this day: Roy Keane retires from football

Roy Keane brought the curtain down on his illustrious career on this day 14 years ago, the former Manchester United captain claiming medical advice on a long-standing hip injury meant retirement was his "only option".

Soccer • 12 Jun 20

Patrick Vieira has been linked to managing Arsenal

Vieira eager to manage Arsenal or Man City

Patrick Vieira says he was flattered by Arsene Wenger describing him as a future Arsenal boss and admits he wants to manage one of his former clubs.

Soccer • 27 May 19

Patrick Vieira is heading back to his native France

Patrick Vieira leaves New York & takes reins at Nice

Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira has been appointed as the new manager of Ligue 1 outfit Nice.

Soccer • 11 Jun 18

Unai Emery 'proud to be part of the Arsenal family'

Unai Emery appears to have announced himself as Arsenal's new manager.

Soccer • 22 May 18

Arsene Wenger is preparing to say a final farewell to Arsenal

Wenger urges successor to respect Arsenal 'values'

Arsene Wenger used his farewell news conference as Arsenal manager on Thursday to urge his successor to "respect the values of the club".

Soccer • 10 May 18

Arsene Wenger will leave Arsenal at the end of the season

7 contenders to replace Arsene Wenger

As Arsenal seek a first new manager in 22 years, we run the rule over a few likely contenders for one of the most attractive jobs in English football.

Soccer • 20 Apr 18