Vieira 'honored' by Arsenal link

NEW YORK - Patrick Vieira says he would be ready for the challenge of managing Arsenal but insists he has no intention of leaving his current job at Major League Soccer side New York City FC.

The former Arsenal captain and France World Cup winner told Britain's The Times that he was "honored" to have his name mentioned among the possible candidates to succeed Arsene Wenger as manager.

However the 41-year-old repeatedly emphasized that he was enjoying his role with New York, which is owned by the same parent group as Manchester City and is currently atop the MLS Eastern Conference.