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Robin van Persie will play for Arsenal

August 12, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Robin van Persie is expected to feature for Arsenal against Cologne on Sunday as speculation grows that he will retain the captain’s armband. The 29-year-old forward’s departure from the Emirates Stadium appeared imminent when he refused to sign a new … read more »

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Blues boss admits defeat in Van Persie pursuit

August 10, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Manager Roberto Mancini admitted Manchester City have given up on signing Robin van Persie after expressing his frustration with the club’s transfer policy. Both City and derby rivals United have lodged bids for the Arsenal striker, who is in the … read more »

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Van Persie refuses to go on pre-season tour with Arsenal

July 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Manchester United and Manchester City have made £15million bids for wantaway Arsenal striker Robin van Persie, who has refused to join his team-mates on the pre-season tour of the Far East. The Premier League giants have been joined in the … read more »

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Robin strikes again! Van Persie picks up prestigious PFA award

April 23, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Arsenal striker Robin van Persie has been named the Professional Footballers’ Association Player of the Year. The 28-year-old Holland international has scored 27 Barclays Premier League goals this season for the Gunners – his most fruitful campaign for the club … read more »

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Where next for Robin van Persie?

February 27, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

With talks over a contact extension stalling and the Dutch striker in red hot form for the Gunners this season, Adam Bate discusses which club he could move to next. Despite Arsenal’s struggles this season, one man has continued to … read more »

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