Who will succeed Wenger - Patrick Vieira?

Patrick Vieira is the new favourite to take over from Arsene Wenger when the Frenchman leaves at the end of the season.

Personal information
Full name	Patrick Vieira[1]
Date of birth	23 June 1976 (age 41)
Place of birth	Dakar, Senegal
Height	1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)[2]
Playing position	Midfielder
Club information
Current team	New York City (head coach)
Youth career
1984–1986	FC Trappes
1986–1991	FC Drouais
1991–1993	Tours
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1994–1995	Cannes	49	(2)
1995–1996	Milan	2	(0)
1996–2005	Arsenal	279	(29)
2005–2006	Juventus	31	(5)
2006–2010	Internazionale	67	(6)
2010–2011	Manchester City	28	(3)
Total		456	(45)
National team
1995–1996	France U21	7	(0)
1997–2009	France	107	(6)
Teams managed
2013–2015	Manchester City Reserves
2016–	New York City

Wenger announced on Friday that he is stepping down after 22 years at the helm of the north London club, with rumours already rife as to who will be the man to fill his shoes.

Former midfielder Vieira, who is currently head coach at MLS side New York City FC, would be a popular choice amongst Gunners fans after winning three Premier League titles with the club.