Patrick Vieira has dismissed talk of New York City FC being a stepping stone for a return to Manchester City.

Pep Guardiola has a three-year deal in Manchester, but Vieira - who will presumably warrant a mention if the Arsenal job becomes available - downplayed the idea that he could be the next Blues boss.

That's you people creating that kind of rumour," he told a reporter.

"It's fun for the journalists, for the people who are writing it but I always knew where I stood and I knew where I am and I know what I need to achieve. That is just talk, cheap talk."