Patrick Vieira is 33 years old and does not have the same dynamism that he used to have with Arsenal. However, in arriving from Inter Milan to Manchester City the Frenchman will fancy a couple more tilts the English Premier League before signing off.
Vieira is expected to be unveiled at Eastlands today, with an 18-month contract under his belt.
Joes Mourinho decided that Vieira wasn't required at his Italian league leaders, and no doubt the terms at City were as enticing as the football challenge for the player.
It will be fascinating to see if Vieira can galvanise City for a push at the title. New boss Roberto Mancini has already had the desired impact, winning all three games since taking the helm. With the top teams all showing vulnerability, City are ten points behind leaders Chelsea with a game in hand. That could reduce the gap to a manageable seven points. City have lost the least games of all teams in the Premier League.
Monday's game - assuming it goes ahead - against Blackburn Rovers, will make for interesting vieiwing.
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