According to a report by Sports Illustrated, former Arsenal, Inter Milan and Manchester City midfielder Patrick Vieira is set to take over as manager of New York FC.

Having made some high profile signings in their first year as a club, the MLS side will be keen to push on and improve in their second season, and it reported that Vieira is the man to lead them.

Current manager Jason Kreis is under real pressure following what was a disappointing maiden season, and may be facing the chop. In their inaugral season, they failed to make the play-offs, with just 10 wins from their 33 games to date.

Vieira, a French World Cup winner, is currently the elite development squad manager of Manchester City, twin club of the New York side.

Vieira retired in 2011 following stints in Italy and England. He captained the famous Arsenal side who went undefeated throughout an entire Premier League season. Despite being born in Senegal, he was capped 107 times for France, and he picked up a World Cup and European Championship during that period.

Vieira was known for his flair and energy in the middle of the park, and perhaps his inspirational approach can inspire New York FC to new heights.

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