The Dutch striker will be sidelined with the ankle injury he picked up against Blackburn

Robin van Persie taken off injured

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will take a long-term view on World Cup winner Cesc Fabregas and runner-up Robin van Persie rather than thrust the duo into full-blown Barclays Premier League action too soon.

Arsene Wenger will give Cesc Fabregas and Robin van Persie as long as possible to prove their fitness for Arsenal’s trip to Liverpool.

Arsene Wenger believes key pair Cesc Fabregas and Robin van Persie are struggling to be fit to play at Liverpool on Sunday.

Arsene Wenger says he is worried Nicklas Bendtner, Cesc Fabregas and Robin van Persie will all miss the start of the season.

Arsenal striker will miss opener against Liverpool with groin injury while
Arsene Wenger unsure on Cesc Fabregas and Robin Van Persie fitness.

ROBIN VAN PERSIE will wear Arsenal’s No10 shirt for the forthcoming season

Robin Van Persie claims Holland were right to adopt strong-arm tactics in the 2010 World Cup final.

Wesley Sneijder and Robin van Persie lashed out at referee Howard Webb for ‘robbing’ Holland’s dream of becoming world champions.