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Kyle O'Sullivan

Patrick Vieira was 'lovesick' but stayed at Arsenal after meeting future wife

When Patrick Vieira first moved to Arsenal he was 'miserable' and wanted to leave - but that all changed when he met the love of his life.

The Crystal Palace manager, who is currently at the centre of a controversial kicking incident following a pitch invasion at Everton, joined the Gunners in a £3.5 million move in 1996.

The Frenchman went on to become one of the greatest players in Arsenal’s history and was part of the Invincibles team, but it all could have been very different.

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