 Complete the following phrase:  Vieiras performance against Charlton on 14 September 2002  incidentally his 200th league appearance for Arsenal  justified Wengers faith in his captains fitness. Two months later, he was lauded by The Guardian correspondent David Lacey for his show against Newcastle United  the Arsenal captain dominated the afternoon with a demonstration of tackling, control, awareness and movement that was exceptional even by his standards. Vieira sustained a groin injury against Valencia in December 2002, returning on Boxing Day to face West Bromwich Albion. In May 2003, Vieira was fined 2,300 by UEFA, having criticised the organisation for not doing enough on racism  the player was subject to racist abuse against Valencia. Vieira missed Arsenals title run-in, which saw Manchester United overtake them in first place, due to sustaining a knee injury. Vieira was also ruled out of the 