Evra reveals Van Persie's shock by the difference in work ethic between Arsenal and Man Utd

Patrice Evra has revealed Robin van Persie was shocked by the difference in work ethic between Arsenal and Manchester United when he joined the Red Devils back in 2012.

The Dutch striker made the controversial move after seven trophyless years with the Gunners.

Speaking about Van Persie's first impressions of United, Evra told the Vibe with Five YouTube channel:

"Robin, he'd say: "Patrice, I've never seen people so professional. Training the way you're training in the training session.'

"He'd say he'd finish the training session, everyone is in the gym. Before training in the gym, after training in the gym.

"That's why he was like 'when I was playing at Arsenal, I was still on the pitch and I'd see kids with convertible cars already going to Harrods or whatever."'

Van Persie shone under Arsene Wenger and had his best-ever goalscoring season in 2011-12 when he netted 30 league goals to win his first Golden Boot. Yet Arsenal still only finished third that year, 19 points behind Manchester City.

This led to Van Persie looking for opportunities elsewhere, and he eventually agreed to switch to United on the eve of the 2012-13 season.

Van Persie made a huge impact in his maiden campaign at United, scoring 26 league goals to take the Golden Boot once again as Sir Alex Ferguson's side won the title by 11 points.