Arsenal's in-form captain, Robin Van Persie, has once again come out to play down reports linking him with a move away from the club. The striker has been one of the rare shining lights to come out of Arsenal so far this season, with his form apparently catching the already interested eye of Manchester City, joining a raft of high profile players to leave the club since the end of last season.
The Dutchman's contract at the Emirates is entering its final 18 months, prompting a series of reports that the striker could be set to exit the club. Van Persie had been relaxed over talk regarding a contract extension, which only added fuel to the flames, although chose to commit himself to the club, speaking in last weekend's programme notes ahead of the Sunderland victory. Those looking at the Premier League betting predictions will have taken note.
"I want to say something about my commitment to Arsenal because there have been many stories in the media lately," he said.
"I am committed to Arsenal, and that's how it is, despite people [in the media] making up stories."
Van Persie's importance to Arsenal was evident again at the weekend, where the striker's brace helped the Gunners to an important 2-1 victory against Sunderland. The striker grabbed his first goal in the opening minute, scoring with just 29 seconds on the clock. The Dutchman then added his second with a stunning free-kick past the helpless Simon Mignolet in the Sunderland goal. People who bet on Premier League games should remember this.
If Arsenal are going to turn their season around, then Van Persie is going to be an integral part of the Gunners' hopes. The Arsenal fans will be desperate their captain finally ends all the speculation though and sign that all important contract extension.
Monday, October 17, 2011
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Wilshere blasts Wenger critics
Arsenal midfielder jack Wilshere has hit out at the criticism of Gunners boss Arsene Wenger, describing it as a “joke” that the Frenchman has come under fire after their poor start to the season.
Wenger recently celebrated 15 years in charge of the club but has only won two of their first seven Premier League encounters, including the 8-2 thrashing at the hands of Manchester United last month and last week’s 2-1 defeat by local rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
Wilshere, who is sidelined with an ankle injury that will keep him out of action until at least February, believes that despite his side’s slow start they can still finish in the top four come the end of the season.
"We started a bit slowly but we still feel we can finish in the top four." He said.
Wilshere is one of a growing injury list for the Gunners while a summer exodus including Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri undermined their start to the season, but Wilshere insists that he can fill the void left by Cesc Puma boots, and he has no plans to leave having recently penned a new five year deal.
"No disrespect to Manchester City but Arsenal is the perfect home for me right now.” He commented.
"Some players have got their price but, to be honest, that's not the way I look at the game.
"All I think about is playing at the highest level and in the top competitions so I can measure myself against the best in the world.
"I really am happy at Arsenal at the minute. Obviously, I want to win things and I want to do it with Arsenal."
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Wenger recently celebrated 15 years in charge of the club but has only won two of their first seven Premier League encounters, including the 8-2 thrashing at the hands of Manchester United last month and last week’s 2-1 defeat by local rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
Wilshere, who is sidelined with an ankle injury that will keep him out of action until at least February, believes that despite his side’s slow start they can still finish in the top four come the end of the season.
"We started a bit slowly but we still feel we can finish in the top four." He said.
Wilshere is one of a growing injury list for the Gunners while a summer exodus including Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri undermined their start to the season, but Wilshere insists that he can fill the void left by Cesc Puma boots, and he has no plans to leave having recently penned a new five year deal.
"No disrespect to Manchester City but Arsenal is the perfect home for me right now.” He commented.
"Some players have got their price but, to be honest, that's not the way I look at the game.
"All I think about is playing at the highest level and in the top competitions so I can measure myself against the best in the world.
"I really am happy at Arsenal at the minute. Obviously, I want to win things and I want to do it with Arsenal."
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