Patrick Vieira was one of the greatest midfielders in Premier League history — but he was also one of the ANGRIEST. His tunnel bust-ups with Roy Keane before Arsenal vs Manchester United matches are the stuff of LEGEND. Vieira would start fights before the game even kicked off! The Highbury tunnel was a war zone.
Country: France / Senegal Position: Central midfielder Career: 1993-2011 Clubs: Cannes, AC Milan, Arsenal, Juventus, Inter Milan, Manchester City
The Rap Sheet
- The infamous tunnel confrontation with Roy Keane at Highbury in 2005 — captured on camera forever
- Received 10 red cards in his Premier League career — one of the worst records for a midfielder
- Was sent off in multiple North London derbies for violent conduct and aggressive challenges
- Stamped on opponents regularly — including a famous stamp on a Manchester United player
- His rivalry with Keane defined an era but also produced some of the ugliest moments in PL history
The Verdict
Vieira was the heartbeat of Arsenal's Invincibles and a World Cup winner with France. But the man had a short fuse that cost his team countless times. The tunnel fight with Keane is the most famous confrontation in Premier League history — and Vieira started most of them!
Watch the Chaos
Tomorrow: #14 — Stay tuned for the next villain!
