Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira has revealed that he does not look to model himself on any of his former managers.
Vieira moved into professional management at the start of the year by joining MLS side New York City FC and the Frenchman has managed to impress in his new role so far, leading them to second place on the Eastern Conference table.
Having worked under managerial greats such as Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho during his playing days, Vieira has gone on to lavish praise on the duo but has insisted that rather than copying them, he has his own style to management.
Vieira told France Football: "I'm inspired especially from those who have the same vision as me when it comes to the team spirit and the style of play.
"Mourinho impressed me because he had no qualms. For him, it's 'I decide what's best for the team'. No emotion. That's a real strength. Arsène is a bit more clam, composed, diplomatic. For me, I try and use what sticks to my personality.
"The worst thing to do would be to try and be a bit Mourinho, a bit Wenger, a bit (Fabio) Capello, because the player knows when you're not being yourself, and after that, it's hard to keep it up."