Wenger urges Ferguson to calm down as big battle looms

ARSENE WENGER warned Alex Ferguson to "calm down" and stop fanning the flames of controversy ahead of this weekend's clash at Old Trafford - even though Patrick Vieira is set to be ruled out.
Wed, 20 Oct, 2004 - 01:00
Mark Bradley, Athens

The France international's dismissal was the catalyst for the unseemly melee which erupted during last season's fiery encounter between Arsenal and Manchester United.

Vieira now looks set to miss this Sunday's rematch due to an ankle injury, with boss Arsene Wenger saying his captain has at best only a "20% chance" of playing.

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