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Arsenal Striker Van Persie Crocked Again

Posted by goonerlad on 30th May 2010

The Arsenal striker Robin Van Persie has only just returned to the Dutch national team after suffering an ankle ligament injury last year in a friendly against Italy, and he looked back to his best as he scored both goals in Hollands 2-1 win over Mexico last week. But last night in a training session at [...]

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I can only get better says Nicklas Bendtner

Posted by goonerlad on 3rd February 2010

Gunner striker Nicklas Bendtner believes he can only get better after coming through his own injury hell The Denmark international made what was only his second appearance since a three-month lay-off after groin surgery in the 3-1 defeat to Manchester United at Emirates Stadium, which put a massive dent in Arsenal’s Barclays Premier League title hopes. Manager [...]

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Van Persie happy to stay a Gunner

Posted by goonerlad on 9th July 2009

Robin Van Persie is more than content to have committed the best years of his career to Arsenal. The Dutchman, 25, has ended speculation on his future by signing a new, long-term deal which is reported to be worth some £80,000 a week. Van Persie told Arsenal TV Online: “Lots of people have given me love from [...]

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Van Persie to Man Utd?

Posted by goonerlad on 18th June 2009

Gunner  striker Robin van Persie is being tracked by Manchester United, according to The Sun newspaper. Also interested in the 25-year-old who has just one year left on his contract is Inter Milan. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has suggested in the recent past that he’s not averse to selling to Premier League rivals if the price [...]

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Van Persie hoping for news over new Gunners deal

Posted by goonerlad on 28th May 2009

Robin van Persie is hoping he will soon have “something to report” regarding a new contract at Arsenal. The Dutch striker has two years remaining on his current contract at the Emirates Stadium and the delay in talks has sparked suggestions he could leave the club. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger confirmed last week that he is waiting [...]

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