Vieira: I have nothing to prove to Keane

ARSENAL captain Patrick Vieira has accused Manchester United counterpart Roy Keane of abandoning the Republic of Ireland before the 2002 World Cup in retaliation to comments made by Keane at Highbury in February.

Vieira has also pre-empted summer speculation about his future by insisting he will remain a Gunner for the remaining two years of his contract.

The duo, who come face to face in Saturday’s FA Cup final, memorably clashed minutes before their Premiership match on February 1 when Keane had to be restrained as the teams waited to enter the pitch.