GETTY Pep Guardiola has given his backing to Patrick Viera Vieira has been linked with the Arsenal job after Arsene Wenger stunned the world of football by announcing his decision to quit the Emirates at the end of the season. Gunners’ golden boy Thierry Henry, who is currently Belgium assistant coach, is also in the frame to replace his old boss. But Manchester City boss Guardiola believes Vieira is ready for the step-up into the big time of Premier League management. Vieira has all the playing credentials to impress any owner wanting to give him the manager’s job. He’s highly respected as head coach of New York City and won rave notices for a supremely successful spell...
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