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Newcastle's Sissoko admits Arsenal legend Vieira "my inspiration"

Newcastle United midfielder Moussa Sissoko admits Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira is an inspiration.

Sissoko grew up idolising the current Manchester City director.

"Patrick Vieira is my inspiration. He played in the same position as me and we have a similar profile. Also someone like Mahamadou Diarra, who plays for Fulham - the same position, great footballers," he told the Mirror.

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