Patrick Vieira explains his reason for supporting Daniel Ek earlier this year

Patrick Vieira supported Daniel Ek to takeover Arsenal earlier this year.

Present Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira supported Ek who was committed to buying Arsenal in recent times.

The Gunners are currently owned by Stan Kroenke and the club was involved in the failed European Super League.

Vieira would make an emotional return to Emirates when his side meets Arsenal on Monday night.

“I was just expressing myself as Patrick, ex-Arsenal football player,” Vieira said when asked about his support for Ek’s takeover plans.

“That comment was based on how the direction (of the club) was going.

“I was talking to somebody who had a different view and a different way of taking (forward) Arsenal Football Club.

“This was the reason why with Dennis and Thierry were involved in the kind of situation that Arsenal was in.

“I am in a different position than a couple of months ago. So I’m not going to express myself in the same way than when I was just an ex-Arsenal football player.”

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