Arsenal Legend says Mourinho better than Wenger

Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira has claimed that Jose Mourinho is a better manager than Arsene Wenger.The Frenchman, 39, was this week unveiled as the head coach of New York City FC in the MLS.

And despite spending nine trophy-laden seasons under Wenger with the Gunners, Vieira still rates the axed Chelsea boss higher.

Asked who he would pick to lead his dream XI, he said: “Jose. He’s the manager who had more influence on me.

“Arsene is more concentrated on his own team — he gives freedom to players to express themselves. It’s a different style.”

Vieira won three Premier League titles and four FA Cups in his spell in North London, including Arsenal’s incredible ‘Invincibles’ campaign in 2003/04.

The World Cup winner then moved to Italian giants Juventus — and later to Inter Milan, where he linked up with Mourinho.

Speaking to the Times, he added: “He was the one who impressed me most on his work ethic.

“He knew everything about the opposition, the strength, weakness.

“His detail was unbelievable – everything was so clear about what he wanted from each player.

“I don’t know what happened at Chelsea but he always got the best out of his players.”