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May 2000
The model of consistency he is again chosen by his peers for the PFA team of the season
June/July 2000
Paddy is again an integral part of the euro 2000 French winning side
August 2000
He is sent off twice in three days. 1st for an elbow at Sunderland and then for the second booking against Liverpool at Highbury Despite this he insists he will not be driven away from the English game, a statement he reinforces in October by saying he will never leave Arsenal
December 2000
Charged with misconduct following stormy Premiership clash at Leeds. Not booked in the match but in trouble with FA after alleged clashes with Olivier Dacourt and Eirik Bakke.
January 2001
Victim of X-rated challenge by Carlisle's Richard Prokas in FA Cup tie at Brunton Park. Prokas later apologised - and cheekily asked for the Vieira's shirt after the game.
February 2001
Found guilty of misconduct and given one-match suspension and £10,000 fine following behaviour in Leeds match. Found guilty of kicking Dacourt but cleared of headbutting Bakke.
April 8 2001
Scores the 1st goal in the FA Cup Semi Final V Spurs, goes on to be named Man of the Match. Arsenal win the game 2-1 to set up the final V liverpool.