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Gunners legend understands City hatred | Having years of experience at one of the Premier League’s biggest clubs, former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira is ready to feel the hatred from fans with his current club Manchester City. The Citizens have been criticized from all corners this summer for splashing cash in a reckless manner, and he has warned his teammates to expect fans across the country to “dislike” the Sky Blues.
“We have to get used to everyone disliking us. That is the way it will be every single place we go,” Vieira said in an interview with the Guardian.
“People will want to beat us for all the wrong reasons. But that is what we have to deal with.
“We have to go out on the pitch with confidence and overcome the difficulty and show we are strong enough to do it.”
The former French international has enjoyed his first preseason with City, but he pointed out that he is already eyeing his club’s opening Premier League match against Champions League side Tottenham.
“The first game is against Tottenham, but my Arsenal ties are all in the past. It will be really difficult because last season we lost against them in the important games and it is a vital first game,” he said.
“I am expecting an interesting reception but I love that so it is not a problem.”
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