Source: Telegraph
Arsene Wenger nearly brought Patrick Vieira back to Arsenal
Vieira needs regular first-team football to regain his place in the France squad and, while Wenger is convinced that the midfielder can still be effective in the Premier League, he decided that Arsenal had enough options in central midfield.[LNB]"I said one month ago that Patrick needs to play because, at that age, it's very difficult if you don't play to stay at your best," he said. "I've always said he needs to change clubs to play. He wasn't playing enough to be competitive. He has made the right choice and City have made the right choice. It should be a good marriage.[LNB] Related ArticlesWenger at a loss to explain openness of title raceArsenal v Everton: match previewBendtner boost for ArsenalAlan Smith: Vieira gamble a test of Mancini's judgmentWenger disgruntled with postponementsGazidis not expecting Kroenke Arsenal takeover"I thought about bringing him back here but we had players like Alex Song coming through. To keep giving them a chance, it was important that no one stepped in front of them. But I respect Patrick forever for what he has done and achieved here. I believe he will be very effective in the Premier League."[LNB]
