Patrick Vieira warns Arsenal as Pep Guardiola mistake could derail Champions League dream

Patrick Vieira has sent Mikel Arteta a warning after it has emerged that the Spaniard’s Arsenal system is starting to replicate Pep Guardiola’s ideologies at Manchester City. The pair worked together for three years at Manchester City so it is no coincidence.

Vieira's Crystal Palace took a crucial point against the Citizens on Monday night. The Draw could have a major impact on the Premier League title race come the end of the season.

The Eagles have taken four points from Guardiola’s team this season without conceding a goal. No other club has managed that so far this campaign.

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Arsenal still need to play against Palace again this season. With the top four race going down to the wire, Arteta must look at how Vieira took points from Guardiola.

The north London sides’ new 4-3-3 system is very similar to what is seen in Manchester under Guardiola. The aim is for both teams to get as much players in the attack as possible.

When in possession off the ball both sides like to have five players pushed up against the opposition defence. This suffocates the backline in order to create more chances.

Vieira’s side has seemed to crack this system. Alongside being victorious at the Etihad against City, he also earned a valuable point at Selhurst Park, and kept two clean sheets in the process.

Now, Arsenal have already scored against Crystal Palace this season. But, the two goals that were scored only led to a draw against the South London side.

Vieira has an excellent chance to replicate his Manchester City heroics against Arsenal. The