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Crystal Palace manager Vieira praises Leicester City coach Toure ahead of Premier League reunion

The Arsenal legends are set to face off in the English top-flight on Sunday but they will be in the dugout this time around

Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira is full of praise for Leicester City first-team coach Kolo Toure ahead of their Premier League clash at Selhurst Park on Sunday.

Vieira and Toure played together at Arsenal, and they were part of the Invincibles that won the Premier League title in the 2003-04.

After leaving Arsene Wenger's team, both players were united again at Manchester City before they started their coaching careers.

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Sunday’s encounter will see Vieira and Toure battle in the dugout and the Frenchman is looking forward to the encounter even as Crystal Palace chase their second league win of the season.