In 2017, Crystal Palace replaced one of the most experienced managers in Premier League history with somebody who had never managed in England before.
In 2021, Crystal Palace have replaced one of the most experienced managers in Premier League history with somebody who has never managed in England before.
So will Patrick Vieira fare better than De Boer did after replacing 73-year-old Roy Hodgson?
Vieira, 45, has managed two teams to date - New York City in the USA and Nice in France's Ligue 1. At one stage, the legendary former Arsenal midfielder looked as if he was being groomed to be Manchester City's next manager.