Arsenal Legend Inducted Into English Premier League Hall of Fame

• Patrick Vieira has been inducted into the English Premier League Hall of Fame following his exploits with Arsenal in the English elite division
• The retired French footballer becomes the third ex-Arsenal player to be inducted into the Hall of Fame after Dennis Bergkamp and Thierry Henry
• Vieira made 406 appearances in all competitions for the Gunners in his nine-year stint at the north London club

Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira has chalked up another milestone years after hanging his football boots to delve into coaching.

The 45-year-old retired footballer together with Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney received the highest individual honour awarded to players who have excelled in the Premier League.

Vieira, who currently coaches Premier League club Crystal Palace, joined Arsenal in 1996 after a disappointing stint in Italy and went on to etch himself in the folklore of English football.

How did Vieira perform in the Premier League?

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His box-to-box credentials made him a dominant force in the middle of the park for Arsenal, making the Gunners a formidable opposition in the Premier League.

He went on to clinch three Premier League titles, including leading Arsenal to an unprecedented Invincible campaign in the 2002/03 season.

The former French international scored 31 goals and provided 34 assists in 307 Premier League appearances for Arsenal and Manchester City.

What is the English Premier League Hall of Fame

The Hall of Fame recognises and celebrates the exceptional skill and talent of individuals who have graced the Premier League since its inception in 1992.

It is the highest individual honour awarded to players by the League.

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The Cameroon legend was presented with a plaque to symbolise his inclusion into the Hall of Fame alongside former teammates Wesley Sneijder and Marco Materazzi.

In photos posted on Twitter, the former Barcelona star greeted fans of the Nerazzurri ahead of the mini ceremony before going on to watch their game against Salernitana.