Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira has sung the praises of Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka.

The mood at the Gunners' London Colney training ground is sky high following their perfect start to the Premier League season.

And Gunners legend Patrick Vieira can't help but see shades of himself in the combative midfielder.

When asked which player reminds him of himself, the Crystal Palace boss said: "Xhaka at Arsenal, I think he is a team player.

"I think he is somebody you may not notice, you may not mention a lot but he is doing really hard work for the team.

"I know how good he is, and he will come through this difficult period because he's a strong man.

"He's a good player, and he will show how good he is.''