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Manchester Evening News
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Kyle Newbould

Patrick Vieira praises three Man City staff members amid Vincent Kompany comparison

Patrick Vieira has thanked three Manchester City staff members for helping him to make the leap into coaching.

Vieira ended a long and distinguished playing career at City, retiring in 2011. The combative midfielder instantly moved into a youth development role with the Blues, working alongside City Football Group's managing director of global football Brian Marwood.

From there, the Frenchman took on a role coaching City's EDS before a move to New York City FC and then Nice. Now manager of Crystal Palace, the 46-year-old has his side in mid-table.

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