Patrick Vieira

Albert Sambi Lokonga shakes hands with Patrick Vieira, Manager of Crystal Palace, after the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Palace at American Express Community Stadium on March 15, 2023 in Brighton, England. Patrick Vieira says his Crystal Palace side need to change their “mindset” to end their 11-game winless run that has dragged them towards a relegation battle. Palace have managed just four goals since the turn of the year and only fellow strugglers Everton, Wolves and Southampton have scored less than the Eagles’ 21 goals this term. A third consecutive 1-0 defeat, on Wednesday against a Brighton side chasing European football, followed a frustratingly familiar pattern for Vieira with his side spurning three good chances to take control of...

Patrick Vieira, Manager of Crystal Palace, looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on February 04, 2023 in Manchester, England. Patrick Vieira gave an honest assessment of his team’s attacking performances as he urged better decision-making when his side face Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday. Palace are still searching for their first win of 2023 in the Premier League, but a London Derby victory could be the catalyst they need for a revival in fortunes. Vieira was scathing of his team’s finishing, but believes they are creating plenty of chances. He said: “The biggest improvement that I would want to see is us scoring more goals. “We created opportunities, we created chances, but we didn’t take those chances – and in ...

Palace need to change mindset, says Vieira as Brighton boost Euro hopes

Vieira demands goals as Crystal Palace prepare for Brentford