'I feel sorry for Arsenal!' - Former Manchester United star Patrice Evra posts bizarre video after Gunners lose to PSG in the Champions League and claims boss Mikel Arteta is 'a great friend'

The Gunners were knocked out of the competition by the French champions at the semi-final stage on Wednesday, prompting Evra to post a video on X in which he stated he is good friends with Mikel Arteta and that his only problem with the club is their fans.

Evra said: "People are being really hard. I love Arteta – Mikel is a great friend. I think people have no problem with Arsenal players, people have a problem with their fans. They believe in anything. I even said I’m not sure I would do business with an Arsenal fan because they will promise you a lot of things. And it’s banter because people know. They say I’m anti-Gunners – I love Arsenal and you can’t hate your babies. It’s impossible to hate your babies."

Evra went on to claim that, for Arsenal, their defeat was the same old story of not being able to get over the line and win silverware. He said: "It’s always said the same story. So I’m sorry, it’s not like I’m trying to create the buzz with you guys, but I love you. Let’s get ready for the next season and I hope, for you, that Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur or Chelsea don’t win a trophy this year."

Arsenal's focus now turns to ensuring they secure Champions League qualification through the Premier League. They face Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday, before games against Newcastle and Southampton to finish the season.