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Bent in awe of Arsenal legend Pires at Aston Villa

New Aston Villa goal hero Darren Bent is relishing the chance to play alongside Robert Pires.

The former Arsenal star signed for Villa in November but has warmed the bench in the three games Bent has played.

"When I first walked in to the changing room and I met Pires I was a bit starstruck," Bent said during a webchat on Villa's website.

"He has been a top, top player for many years and to play with one of the (Arsenal) Invincibles is fantastic."

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