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'I'd feel like I was playing against a baby, I can't say that anymore': Patrice Evra heaps praise on 'the main man' Mikel Arteta for his rebuilding job at Arsenal - and for convincing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to stay

Manchester United legend Patrice Evra has heaped praise upon his former bitter rivals Arsenal, and insist the club are no longer the 'babies' he used to face during his playing days.

Evra gave a frank assessment of Arteta's work so far, waxing lyrical about the strides the Spaniard has made so far in the dug-out.

Speaking in the Sky Sports studio ahead of Arsenal's clash with Sheffield United, Evra said: 'I think Mikel Arteta is the main man and it is a big sign to see the captain [Aubameyang] sign a new deal.