The Netherlands international striker could put pen-to-paper on a new deal at the Emirates Stadium at some point this week.

According to a report in the British broadsheet The Daily Telegraph, Robin van Persie is not far away from inking a new contract with Premier League giants Arsenal.

Apparently, there may be announcement that the 25-year-old has signed a new deal at some point this week, as only minor issues are preventing the talks from reaching a conclusion.

It is claimed that the Gunners, who recently completed the signing of Belgium international centre-back Thomas Vermaelen from Ajax for £10 million, have a limited transfer budget of £20m for the close-season.

Manager Arsene Wenger is said to have made ensuring that the Netherlands international's future is sorted out his priority, even if it means the transfer kitty is further reduced as funds for doing so are taken from the budget.

The news that the 6ft striker is ready to commit himself to the north London club will come as a huge relief to the fans and the club, as he has recently been linked with moves to Manchester United and Inter.

Ricky Brooks, Goal.com

The Nerazzurri have a back-up plan and his name is Robin van Persie...

When Adriano rescinded his contract with Inter mid-way through last season, one of the first names in the frame to replace him was Arsenal striker Robin van Persie.

According to the Corriere dello Sport, the player is still on Massimo Moratti's wishlist, but only as a fallback plan as his first choice would seem to be Twente starlet Marko Arnautovic.

The 20-year-old has drawn plenty of comparisons to Zlatan Ibrahimovic in his young career thus far.

Meanwhile, the Gunners currently value their Dutch star at £20 million, but with just one year left on his deal at the Emirates, it's possible he could leave for a lesser price as his contract negotiations have reportedly stalled.

Van Persie scored 11 goals in 24 appearances this season in the Premier League and is also of interest to English champions Manchester United.

The tabloids are obviously very bored because they have been linking Robin Van Persie with Man United for the last few days. At the time it may have been a good idea; Van Persie hasn't signed a new contract yet, and Man United need a player to replace the big void (apparently) that Ronaldo has left.

What do we get? "Van Persie going to Man Utd!"

No. This doesn't work. When you think of it with the circumstantial evidence, it may sound sane. However, logistically, theoretically, it would be the dumbest move in history if by some long shot it were to happen.

The tabloids don't seem to realise that Van Persie does in fact still have one year left on his current contract. The new contract that is in the works involves a pay raise and a longer term. Research isn't important anymore, it seems.

Van Persie knows that Arsenal has made him the player he is today. He loves Arsenal and would never leave for a rival club. If at some point he was to leave Arsenal, we can be sure that it's to a club in a different league.

Why is Van Persie stalling? He wants to be sure that the squad is able to compete next season. Van Persie has ambition and wants to win lots of silverware, so he's ironically holding up on putting pen to paper until those signings are made. Arsenal has already made progress with the signing of Thomas Vermaelen, which is being kept under the radar by the Arsenal staff.

If the Vermaelen transfer goes through and another big signing is made, that will give us a chance to challenge for the title, as he will surely sign the extension to his contract.

Noble intentions? Probably, but Van Persie is staying at Arsenal.

The Red Devils are looking to take advantage of the Dutch forward's protracted contract negotiations with the Gunners...

Manchester United are keeping tabs on Arsenal striker Robin van Persie, according to a report in the British tabloid The Sun.

Apparently, Red Devils manager Alex Ferguson is a big fan of the 25-year-old and is looking to take advantage should contract talks between the Gunners and the player continue to stall.

The 36-time capped Netherlands international's current deal is due to expire next summer.

Although it seems Van Persie is happy with the new four-year deal worth a reported £80,000-a-week, it seems that what is preventing him putting pen-to-paper is the north London-based outfit's plans in the transfer market, as he wants to play for a side capable of winning trophies.

"Financially the offer is fine but that is not everything to me. It's about my ambition and how that can be fulfilled," Van Persie is quoted as saying.

"In the last four years I've won only one prize, the FA Cup, and that is too little. I want more."

It is claimed that Ferguson is hopeful he can persuade the former Feyenoord star that a move to Old Trafford would boost his chances of attaining silverware.

However, it is also thought that Inter head coach Jose Mourinho is monitoring the 6ft 2in forward's situation at the Emirates Stadium.

The worrying news for Arsenal fans is that the signs at present indicate Van Persie would be open to a move away from the club.

"Robin loves it at Arsenal but he is getting to the age when he wants to win things," a Dutch source is quoted as stating.

"He knows that there are clubs interested in him and is waiting to see what happens."

The Gunners are hoping to secure the Dutchman's signature on a new deal before he heads off on holiday...

Arsenal striker Robin van Persie is reportedly set for contract talks at the club, as the Gunners attempt to secure his long-term future.

The Dutchman’s stay at the Emirates has been the subject of some debate, with both Inter and Barcelona reportedly interested in signing the 25-year-old.

However, the Mail on Sunday claims that Gunners chief executive Ivan Gazidis will speak with the player’s advisers this week in a bid to seal a deal.

The report claims that Arsenal are willing to offer van Persie a four-year contract, worth £80,000 a week, in a bid to keep him at the club.

The striker has appeared reluctant to sign on and is believed to want assurances that Arsenal will remain competitive, and strengthen their squad this summer, before he commits.

The Dutch striker has been a huge hit at Arsenal since joining back in 2004 from Feyenoord.

The 25-year-old hit 16 goals in 38 games last season as the Gunners finished an inconsistent season, a distant fourth in the Premier League.

Van Persie is expected to head off on holiday shortly, but manager Arsene Wenger is hopeful he will sign a new contract before he packs his suitcase.

Source: Goal.com

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ROTTERDAM, June 10 (Reuters) - Andre Ooijer and Arjen Robben scored to earn the Netherlands a 2-0 home victory over Norway and maintain their perfect record in World Cup qualifying Group Nine on Wednesday.

The Dutch, who booked their place in next year's finals on Saturday, went close to opening the scoring in the first minute and had to wait till the 33rd before Ooijer nodded in a free kick from Rafael van der Vaart.
Norway's only chance came just after halftime but Maarten Stekelenburg saved a shot from Morten Gamst Pedersen and a minute later Robben settled the match with a tight angled shot after good work from Van der Vaart and Robin van Persie.

The Dutch top the group with 21 points from seven matches. Scotland are second with seven from five and Norway stayed bottom with three points.
"When you consider our opponents were battling for their last chance and we only gave away one chance, and kept our concentration until the end, we did very well today," said Dutch coach Bert van Marwijk.

"But our game is still improving. We know that we have sufficient creativity up front to be decisive, but as a team we are getting better when we lose the ball."

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Belgium international Thomas Vermaelen seems more and more likely to be Arsenal’s first signing of the summer. Striker Robin van Persie believes the player must be good if he was chosen by the club’s scouts.

The Dutch International said:

Arsenal have been really focused on signing a player that strengthens the defence. He can play across the backline and that is what we need. Our head scout watches players for 30 or 40 games, so Vermaelen must be a good player.

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The Oranje book their place as the first European side to reach the promised land...

The Netherlands are guaranteed a spot at World Cup 2010 after a routine win over Iceland in Reykjavik.

The result was never in any doubt after a quick opener from Nigel de Jong in a match that had little to recommend it after the win was assured, although there was a late consolation for the hosts.

Still, for Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk - still cultivating a 100% win record in competitive matches - it is the points that count above all else.

The hosts came out intending to defend under Olafur Johanneson, but Nigel De Jong's early header from a Rafael van der Vaart cross put paid to that idea.

Mark van Bommel then took advantage of fine teamwork instigated by Arjen Robben and involving Van der Vaart and Dirk Kuyt to double the advantage on the sixteen minute mark.

The Dutch, despite lowering the tempo, enjoyed the bulk of the chances heading into half time and beyond, but neither Robben nor Robin van Persie were able to be clinical in front of goal.

Ryan Babel, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and David Mendes da Silva were brought on as substitutes, but the three did not impress, and in fact the hosts were able to pull one back through Kristjan Orn Sigurdsson after a corner two minutes from time.

The Dutch sit top of Group 9 with 18 points from 18; Iceland are bottom with just four from six games.

Tonight the dutch national team will play a qualification match against iceland, when they win this they will be shure of a place in the WC in Africa.

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Robin is back from paris, and he rejoined the squad. He is ready to train again, and probably to play next saturday.

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Robin van Persie says he was delighted with his personal form at Arsenal this season.

The Holland international striker said: "I have done well. I have played 44 games, including 38 as a starting player. In a tough competition like the English one, this is very good. Moreover, I had more goals and assists then ever before.

"I was only missing a trophy."

Robin had his first training in holland today, with the national team!! The boys who are already ready with their own clubs, were there, the rest of them are coming begin next week. You can see the pictures of the trainingssession here: CLICK HERE!! And here a nice intervieuw with robin, CLICK HERE!!

Later this week robin will fly to Paris, he has to go to dentist for pulling some teeth, Bert van marwijk expects him to be in the line up, saturday june 6.

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THREE goals inside the first 18 minutes saw Arsenal spank sorry Stoke to finish their season in style.

Cesc Fabregas' shot took a wicked deflection off of James Beattie to put Arsenal ahead after only ten minutes.

And the Gunners doubled their lead six minutes later, when Robin van Persie slotted home from the penalty spot after being tripped by Ryan Shawcross.

Frenchman Abou Diaby made it 3-0 with a bullet header two minutes after that before the visitors pulled a goal back through Ricardo Fuller.

Arsenal's Brazilian midfielder Denilson tripped the hitman inside the box, and he sent debutant goalkeeper Vito Mannone the wrong way from the resulting spot kick.

But Rory Delap handed van Persie his second and Arsenal's fourth on 41 minutes when his back header lacked enough power to get through to the keeper.

Van Persie gratefully accepted the gift, collecting the ball expertly on his chest before swivelling to fire it past Tomas Sorensen

The Gunners - safe in fourth space - had little other than wounded pride left to play for after going out of both the FA Cup and Champions League at the semi-final stage.

But they continued to press forward in search of more goals in the second half.

Walcott was replaced by Denmark striker Nicklas Bendtner as the home side continued to attack.

Mannone, though, had to be quick out of his area to clear a long through ball ahead of Fuller.

There was another change for the home side when, on 57 minutes, Emmanuel Eboue replaced Bacary Sagna.

Defender Kolo Toure had stayed up following a free-kick and, from 12 yards out, sent his header over the bar after meeting Arshavin's cross.

Arsenal went close again following more good work by Arshavin, twisting and turning down the right, before Bendtner cut the ball back across goal and van Persie fired just over as he leant in at the far post.

Stoke made a substitution on 64 minutes when Salif Diao was replaced by Danny Pugh.

The Gunners continued to dominate and Eboue flashed a low drive across the face of goal with 25 minutes remaining.

With 22 minutes left, Fuller was replaced by Richard Cresswell.

Diaby's downward header, from Eboue's cross, flew wide as Arsenal maintained the pressure.

But neither side could add to the first-half goal glut as the game drew to a close.

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Arsenal Football Club celebrated a fundraising bonanza at its annual charity ball on Thursday evening. The event was held in aid of the Club’s Charity of the Season, Teenage Cancer Trust, the charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people with cancer, with funds from the evening also going towards the Arsenal Charitable Trust.

The ball netted over £200,000 for the Club’s Charity of the Season and Arsène Wenger and the first team squad were all in attendance. Take a look at the exclusive pictures from the evening below.

Robin van Persie finally managed a season were he was not wrapped in bandages, and it has benefited greatly for the Gunners.

The Dutch striker has easily been Arsenal's best attacker and it's proven with the 18 goals he has netted this campaign. Van Persie currently leads Arsenal with goals and assists, so it's no wonder he is getting greedy.

It is reported that Arsenal have failed to come to a contract agreement with the Dutch international. Arsenal allegedly offered van Persie a contract which the striker turned down, demanding more money. Arsenal are yet to offer van Persie a new agreement and rumour has it that the Gunners may look to offload their star man.

With van Persie off contract next season, Arsenal face the fact that they may lose their left-footed striker for zilch. If van Persie and Arsenal fail to come to an agreement, the smartest thing for Arsenal would be to sell their goal-scorer.

Arsenal are set to be looking to sell the 25-year-old for as little as nine million which is useful as Wenger only paid three million for van Persie in 2004 when he was bought from Feyenoord. But if Arsenal are serious about selling their frontman, they should, and could, look for more.

Personally, I think van Persie should accept the original deal proposed by Arsenal because we have witnessed what has happened to players who leave Arsenal. I also think that maybe Arsenal should give in to van Persie's demands, as he is a main force and leader in this youthful Arsenal squad.

There is also the point that if Arsenal do sell van Persie and fellow striker Emmanuel Adebayor follows suit, then Arsenal would see their strike department seriously under strength and lacking experience.

Should Arsenal give in to Robin van Persie's demands, or is he getting greedy?

The Dutch international may try his luck in Serie A, should he leave the Emirates...

Inter are considering a move for unsettled Arsenal striker Robin van Persie, according to ilsussidiario.net.

With Adriano leaving in mid-season and Julio Cruz and Hernan Crespo set to depart the San Siro this summer, coach Jose Mourinho is searching for reinforcements in attack and Van Persie would seem to fit the bill.

The 25-year-old is reportedly unhappy with the new contract being offered to him by the London outfit and Arsenal could cash in rather than risk losing the player for free in the future.

Van Persie only cost Arsenal €3 million back in 2004, when they purchased him from Feyenoord. The latest reports indicate that he could move for as little as €9 million.

The versatile striker has made 41 appearances this season in all competitions for his club, finding the back of the net 18 times.

Earlier in the day, the Italian press claim that the Nerazzurri have confirmed they are close to signing Genoa hitman Diego Milito. However, that would still leave them with just Milito, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and Mario Balotelli up front for next season.

Adam Scime, Goal.com

The Dutchman has still not signed a new deal at the club, leading to reports he may be set for a summer exit...

Arsenal are reportedly contemplating selling striker Robin van Persie this summer, after contract negotiations with the Dutchman broke down.

The News of the World claim that a new four-year deal was offered to the striker six months ago but is still yet to be signed by the player.

The British tabloid reports that the player’s advisers are unhappy with the deal and are also insisting a get-out clause is inserted into the contract.

However, the Gunners are believed to be unwilling to amend the deal, which has led to a stalemate between the parties.

Therefore, as van Persie only has a year left on his remaining contract, the club may be forced to sell him this summer, should he refuse to sign a new deal, rather than lose him for nothing next year.

The report also goes on to state that the club will listen to any offers for the Dutchman and would be willing to accept bids in the region of €9 million.

This would prove a decent return on a player Arsene Wenger signed for just over €3 million from Feyenoord back in 2004.

Yet, with fellow frontman Emmanuel Adebayor also rumoured to be leaving the Emirates at the end of this season, should Van Persie depart, this would leave the Gunners short of numbers in attack.

Manager Wenger has already insisted he only wants to make a couple of signings this summer. However, should his front two both leave, he may well be forced into the transfer market.

Gill Clark, Goal.com

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ALEX FERGUSON sealed his 11th Premier League title as Manchester United boss — but old foe Arsene Wenger pushed him all the way.

The Arsenal boss sent his men on a mission to wreck the Old Trafford party, with a late assault forcing the legendary Scotsman to sweat to the very end.

But his men held on for a 0-0 draw, earning the point needed to see them crowned champions for the 18th time in their illustrious history.

But the best early chance fell to Robin van Persie, who fluffed his free header after Arshavin had picked him out with a fine far-post cross.

Van Persie then thought he should have had a penalty when he went down under Nemanja Vidic’s challenge but referee Mike Dean thought otherwise.

The Dutchman was also booked for a late tackle before coming close, prodding the ball at Vidic when he could have tested Edwin van der Sar.

Arshavin was booked for a late tackle on Carrick, before a handball decision against Nasri saw Ronaldo fire a freekick wide on the stroke of half-time.

Things got spicy at the start of the second period, with Evra taking exception a tackle from Fabregas that left him hobbling.

Referee Dean then had to step in and cool tempers after a collision between Evra and Van Persie moments later, before Nasri was booked for a foul the Frenchman.

Fletcher put in Tevez for a great chance shortly after, with Lukas Fabianski blocking him out.

The ball fell to Ronaldo, but his follow-up was fired into row Z of the Stretford End.

On 67 minutes Tevez was replaced by best-mate Ji-Sung Park, with the Argentine waving to all four corners of the ground in an apparent farewell.

Wenger introduced Nicolas Bendtner and Theo Walcott for Nasri and Arshavin, but could have seen his side go one behind as Ronaldo was harshly flagged offside as he strode onto Park’s through ball.

But Arsenal then went on a late assault on the United goal, with Fabregas on the edge of the area smashing the post with his angled drive.

Van Persie then had a shot saved by fellow Dutchman Van der Sar as United retreated further into their shell, eventually emerging, arms aloft in triumph, at the final whistle.

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Arsenal striker Robin van Persie has called on the club to keep hold of their top stars after another season of disappointment at The Emirates. The last three summers have seen a mass exodus of star names as Thierry Henry, Ashley Cole, Robert Pires, Mathieu Flamini and Alexander Hleb all moved on. And now Emmanuel Adebayor, Cesc Fabregas and Gael Clichy have all been linked with moves away from the club after a fourth consecutive season without a trophy.

But van Persie has urged Arsene Wenger and the club's board to keep the current squad together and backed them to improve next season.
"The main thing for me is that we stay together," Van Persie said. "If we lose three or four every year it is hard to get the spirit in. Hopefully we can stay here and have a real go at it. "If we can produce games like we did this year there is room for improvement - if you look at our midfield it is between 20 and 22."

And Wenger backed the Dutchman's calls for unity. "We have a team who is 22-years-old, why should we look for revolution?" Wenger told L'Equipe. "That would be stupid and not responsible.

"I still believe that when you have responsibilities, you have to make decisions and stand up for that. Until now we have not done too badly."
Wenger also insisted the team did not need a complete overhaul despite the disappointment's of this season.

"I do not think that the team need major investments."

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Bouchra and Robin are expecting a second child, so shaqueel is gonna have a brother or sister.

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Defending champion Manchester United swept into the final of soccer's European Champions League on Tuesday night by routing an out-of-sorts and out-of-sync Arsenal, 3-1, at the Emirates Stadium in London.

That gave the Red Devils a 4-1 aggregate victory in the home-and-home series and the chance to play the winner of today's Chelsea-Barcelona semifinal in the May 27 final in Rome.

Robin scored the only goal for arsenal.

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Robin van Persie has given Arsenal a huge boost ahead of their Champions League clash with Manchester United.

The Dutch striker has been out for three weeks with a groin injury but he is winning his battle to be fit for the second leg of the semi-final.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger needs all the firepower he can muster as he looks to overturn a 1-0 deficit and to have van Persie available will be an enormous lift.

However, the news is not so encouraging concerning two other players.

Gael Clichy is definitely out, which means another outing for the impressive 19-year-old Kieran Gibbs, while Mikael Silvestre is struggling to overcome a groin problem.

Silvestre has claimed that Manchester United fear Arsenal.

LONDON, April 23 (Reuters) - Arsenal striker Robin van Persie will miss the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against Manchester United with a groin strain. "He is definitely out for Sunday (against Middlesbrough) and for Manchester United," manager Arsene Wenger told the club's website (www.arsenal.com) on Thursday.

Dutchman Van Persie's absence is a big blow to Arsenal who are unable to use in-form Russian Andrei Arshavin who is cup-tied. Better news for Arsenal was that first-choice goalkeeper Manuel Almunia is back in training after an ankle injury along with defender Johan Djourou.
Left back Gael Clichy will not recover in time from his back injury to face United next Wednesday at Old Trafford.

"He could be back for the second Manchester United game. He has a scan on Monday. We'll go from there. He has a chance to be back in full training next week," Wenger said.

Central defender William Gallas will not play again this season after injuring knee ligaments.

Liverpool will be without Steven Gerrard for their crucial clash with Arsenal on Tuesday.

The inspirational captain is expected to be out for another seven to 10 days with a groin strain, consequently missing the match at Anfield. Gerrard could also miss out on Liverpool's away game to Hull at the weekend.

Meanwhile Arsenal will be without Robin van Persie and Emmanuel Adebayor, who are suffering from groin and hamstring problems respectively.

Although Arsene Wenger will be boosted by the availability of Bacary Sagna who has recovered from a virus and Eduardo, who has been declared fit.

Liverpool are just one point behind Manchester United in the chase for the Premier League crown, but have played a game more. A win for Rafael Benitez's team would heap pressure on Alex Ferguson's men, who play a day later at home to Portsmouth.

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Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink says Arsenal striker Robin van Persie has improved markedly from his days at Feyenoord.

Hiddink said: "Van Persie is very direct, and has developed himself into a very good player. I knew him from his Feyenoord period and wanted to sign him for PSV a few years ago.

"Then he made the choice to go to Arsenal, a normal choice to go to the Premier League," he reasoned. "He has learned a lot in the dressing room from for instance [Dennis] Bergkamp and the other players who were there when he was younger. He learned a lot, from what I can see in his play and his attitude."

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LONDON (AP) — Didier Drogba scored with six minutes left to give Chelsea a 2-1 win over Arsenal on Saturday and a place in the FA Cup final on May 30.

This will be Chelsea's second final in three years. Manchester United and Everton will meet in the second semifinal Sunday.

Both teams had already been hampered by shaky goalkeeping when Arsenal's Lukasz Fabianski rushed out of his area but was beaten to the ball by Drogba. The Ivory Coast striker scored easily into an empty net at Wembley.

Fabianski was playing in place of Manuel Almunia. He had been lucky not to concede a goal from a similar error in the first half and was partly at fault for Florent Malouda's tying goal in the 33rd minute.

"He's a great goalkeeper but it was not his greatest day," Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said. "Inexperience, yes. It was a game when any mistake could be costly."

In the Premier League, Sunderland and Stoke boosted their chances of avoiding relegation with 1-0 wins.

Stoke beat visiting Blackburn through a 75th-minute goal by Liam Lawrence to move nine points clear of the relegation zone, and Djibril Cisse scored just before halftime to give Sunderland victory against Hull.

While Stoke, playing in the top tier for the first season since 1985, looks to be safe from dropping. Sunderland is still in danger despite moving above Blackburn and Hull into 15th place.

Wolverhampton Wanderers became the first club this season to clinch promotion to the Premier League after a 1-0 win over visiting Queens Park Rangers. Charlton was relegated again, this time to League One, following its 2-2 draw with Blackpool.

The first semifinal of the FA Cup 2009 promises to be a thrilling affair. After all, we have two teams playing who are both Champions League semifinalists, and could well be Champions League finalists. But their styles couldn't be more different.

Arsenal are a known commodity. They will set about with a multi-pronged attack. Wenger's only question will be who he wants to preserve for the game against Liverpool in mid-week. But this is a clear shot at Silverware, so Adbeyor who is on form, must spearhead the attack and Fabregas will surely play. Nasri, Arshavin, Walcott and Van Persie are all available so at least 2, may be 3 of them will come in. Denielson is likely to retain his place as a ball winning midfielder.

Almunia, Djourou, Gallas, Clichy and Sagna are all injured, as is Kieran Gibbs. Which means Eboue, Toure and Sylvestre at the back pluse one more untried or makeshift left back."There is the option to play Sagna in there if he has recovered," Wenger said on Arsenal TV Online. "The other is to play (Mikael) Silvestre there and put (Alex) Song at the back. There's not many options but we'll deal with the situation no matter what happens."

Its this weakness at the back that Chelsea will look to exploit. Especially with Drogba coming into a purple patch and looking like his most menacing self, he could really bully an inexperienced defensive combo.

Chelsea have no real problems like Arsenal. Their team is largely fit, but Carvalho is out with a hamstring injury.

Given Arsenal's soft centre, Chelsea will look to break down the middle, with Ballack, Lampard and Anelka or Drogba (or both) doing the damage.

Chelea's defence are usually quite strong but they have shipped 7 goals in their last 2 games. Cech has looked anything but comfortable and their weakness against the long ball has been noticed. Alex and Terry are not the fastest of centre hallves, so Arsenal will certainly look to play a few long balls over the heads of the central backs, for the Gunners to run into spaces.

The midfield battle will be intriguing. Fabregas's style isn't an all action one like Gerrards. Its all touch and go for the most part. So there isn't going to be a clear target for Essien. Will that free him up to attack of lessen impact?

Either way it looks like there are plenty of goals in the first FA Cup final game. Hiddink has shown he's the man to put a team out that can enjoy a high-scoring game.

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(CNN) -- Arsenal continued their impressive run of form with a 3-0 home victory over Villarreal to reach the Champions League semifinals 4-1 on aggregate on Wednesday.

The Gunners, who are unbeaten in the Premier League since last November, will now face rivals Manchester United in the last four after goals from Theo Walcott, Emmanuel Adebayor and Robin van Persie proved enough to see off their Spanish opponents at the Emirates Stadium.

Walcott opened the scoring in the 10th minute when Cesc Fabregas' flick-on deceived the Villarreal defense and the England winger burst through to superb chip the ball over the head of goalkeeper Diego Lopez.

Villarreal went close in first-half stoppage time when Diego Godin headed over the crossbar, but Arsenal made sure of a semifinal place when, on the hour, Van Persie released Adebayor to net his fourth goal in as many games.

Nine minutes later, the Yellow Submarines were finally sunk when Dutchman Van Persie converted a penalty after a foul on Walcott.

The decision enraged Villarreal to such an extent that Sebastian Eguren was sent off after he was shown a second yellow card for dissent.

With Villarreal down to 10 men, Arsenal took their foot off the gas and were able to conserve energy ahead of their FA Cup semifinal against Chelsea at Wembley this Saturday.

Tomorrow will Arsenal play the return against Villareal in London. I've added some pictures of todays trainingssession you can see them HERE!!

Robin Van Persie has given Arsenal a huge boost ahead of their four days of destiny by revealing he is ready to sign a new deal at the Emirates.

Van Persie, 25, turned down Arsenal's first £65,000-a-week contract offer and demanded assurances about the club's ambitions after going four years without a trophy.

But he said there is a "big chance" he will stay just as Arsenal begin their two-pronged assault on silverware, having not won anything since the 2005 FA Cup.

The Gunners are favourites to progress from tomorrow's Champions League quarter-final with Villarreal and then face Chelsea in Saturday's FA Cup semi-final showdown.

Arsene Wenger has insisted contract negotiations are postponed until the end of the season to allow players to focus on the push for glory.

Van Persie said: "We've had a couple of meetings now in a really positive atmosphere. The main thing in these things is whether you both have the intention to 'extend' but the way I see it is that we both have the intention to extend so there's a big chance that I will stay.

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Arsenal strengthened their grip on a Champions League place as they hit four second-half goals to crush Wigan.

Wigan striker Mido made the breakthrough in the first half to rock Arsenal at the JJB Stadium.

However, he got a helping hand from goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski, who only helped his effort into the net.

Referee Alan Wiley then sparked controversy in stoppage-time by handing only a yellow card to Arsenal's Kieran Gibbs as he hauled back Antonio Valencia, and Ben Watson's free-kick hit the post.

However, Gunners were level midway through the second half when Theo Walcott fired the ball into the top corner after good work by Andrei Arshavin.

And they took the lead when Cesc Fabregas burst down the left to set up substitute Silvestre to side-foot home from the six-yard line.

Arsenal then took complete control and Arshavin made it 3-1 before Alex Song darted through Wigan's demoralised defence to slot home the fourth.

Robin came in the 63 minute in the field, he got a yellow card.

LONDON (AFP) — Robin van Persie has been ruled out of Arsenal's Champions League quarter-final first leg away to Villarreal, a statement on the London club's website said here Monday.

Gunners manager Arsene Wenger had given the Dutch striker a "fifty-fifty" chance of playing in Tuesday's match in Spain but van Persie won't be a member of the 18-man squad after failing to recover in time from a groin injury.

However, wingers Theo Walcott (knee) and Samir Nasri ('flu) have both been given the all-clear.

But Eduardo and Tomas Rosicky (both groin) and Abou Diaby (thigh) are unavailable for Tuesday's match.

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BARCELONA are lining up a£ 15million move for Robin van Persie.

The Arsenal hitman is stalling on a new three-year deal and the Spanish giants are keen to sign the Dutchman, who is frustrated at winning only an FA Cup since joining in 2004.

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is ready to double Van Persie's wage to£ 70, 000 a week but Barca feel they can lure him in the summer.

Van Persie could replace former Gunner Thierry Henry, who is wanted by mega-rich Manchester City.

Wenger wants to keep Van Persie but is eyeing another striker with Real Madrid's Gonzalo Higuain in the frame.

By Jonathan Chong on Saturday, April 4, 2009

Manager Arsène Wenger has admitted that there has been no progress made on the contract negotiations with striker Robin van Persie.

Earlier in the week, the Dutch international revealed that he was only willing to sign a contract extension if the club was willing to match his ambitions.

Wenger said: "I think when he signs a contract we will tell you, don't worry.

"There is no news on whether he is close [to signing] or not.

"Either you sign or you do not sign, the rest is no news, it's just speculation."

The trio of stars are set to make their return to the first team when the Gunners face Manchester City on Saturday, but six of their team-mates have been sidelined.

There is an old saying that you have to take one step back in order to take two steps forward, but for Arsenal it's a case of three players back but six step forward to the treatment room. A trio of Gunners have been declared fit to feature against Mark Hughes' Manchester City, only for half a dozen to remain sidelined.

Influential playmaking skipper Cesc Fabregas is to be included in the squad for Saturday's fixture while Emmanuel Adebayor is back following his problematic hamstring injury and Theo Walcott has fully recovered from his shoulder and knee problems.

However, Robin van Persie, Eduardo da Silva, Abou Diaby, Samir Nasri and Carlos Vela will all miss out due to a whole variety of injuries and ailments. Nicklas Bendtner could face a late fitness test to assess his availability regarding knee trouble, but the likelihood is that he will be included.

"We have lost Robin van Persie with a groin problem," Arsene Wenger told the club's official website. "We have also lost Eduardo through a groin problem he picked up after 80 minutes in the Croatian game.

"We lose as well Abou Diaby with a thigh problem that he picked up in France training. We might lose Nasri because he came back with flu and could not practice today.

"So three players are out and there is a question mark over Nasri. But Fabregas, Adebayor and Walcott are all back and available in the squad.

"Nicklas texted us last night and said everything was alright with him. But Carlo Vela, I count out because he lands on Friday morning at 10.30. However, if needed he can be in the squad."

Arsenal host Manchester City at 15:00 BST on Saturday afternoon.

Alan Dawson, Goal.com

Robin van Persie has revealed he wants to see proof Arsenal have real ambition before committing his future to the club.

The Dutch forward, who is out of Wednesday night's World Cup qualifier against Macedonia with a groin problem, said he is happy with the terms on offer but is not yet sure if Arsenal is the right club for him in the long term.

The 25-year-old's contract expires in the summer of 2010 and should he fail to sign a new deal before the end of August the Gunners could be forced to cash in or risk losing him for nothing.

It is believed that Van Persie, who is the club's top Premier League scorer with nine goals, has been offered a three-year contract on £80,000-a-week.

"I'm still in negotiations with Arsenal, and it's going well - in a very positive atmosphere," said Van Persie. "There are further meetings planned.

"Financially Arsenal's last offer is fine, but that isn't everything for me. It's about my ambitions and how they can be fulfilled. The club and I want the same, and it's our intention to achieve that. We have all the other factors in place - fantastic stadium, dedicated support and money in the bank.

"Now it's about making that final push. In the last four years, I've only won one prize, the FA Cup - and that is too little. I want to push through to achieve more.

"That is something I feel in my mind and my body. It's difficult to explain, but I certainly feel I can play an important role in taking Arsenal to a higher level."

In an interview with this month's Champions magazine, Van Persie also said he had matured as a player and as a person: "I believe the wild days are behind you when you reach 25.

"From this age on, you should be reaping the rewards of what you've learned. After seven years in professional football, I now have what I need to go further.

"I've heard and seen enough - it's as if I've crossed a barrier. I see players between 25 and 30 having their best years.

"In a certain sense, it feels like a voyage of discovery - and I feel I'm where I want to be as a footballer. This also applies to physical development. Now, I can play out matches a lot easier."

The Netherlands have confirmed that Arsenal striker Robin van Persie will miss their World Cup qualifier with Macedonia on Wednesday night with a groin injury.

The forward has suffered something of an interrupted season due to injury, and this fresh problem with greatly perturb Arsenal gaffer Arsene Wenger, especially as van Persie looked to be returning to form at a crucial stage of the season, and was on target in his country's comfortable 3-0 win over Scotland in Amsterdam on Saturday.

He was replaced during that fixture with Real Madrid's Wesley Sneijder, who will in all likelihood step up into the second-striker role.

The win against George Burley's men made the Dutch lead at the top of Group 9 looked pretty impregnable, with the Oranje having collected maximum points from their opening four fixtures.

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Holland may head into their World Cup qualifier against Macedonia on Wednesday without Robin van Persie after the Arsenal forward missed training on Monday due to a groin problem.

The 25-year-old sustained the injury in Saturday's 3-0 win against Scotland in Amsterdam. which put Holland eight points clear at the top of Group Nine.

Van Persie gave the Oranje a two goal advantage with a strike on the stroke of half-time but limped off the pitch fifteen minutes after the break.

The Dutchman is unlikely to be fit for the midweek clash with Macedonia in Amsterdam and will probably be replaced by Real Madrid midfielder Wesley Sneijder, who also took his place against Scotland.

Real winger Arjen Robben missed Monday's training session too, but is expected to be fit.

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ROBIN VAN PERSIE last night admitted Scotland were robbed of a goal in Amsterdam.

Gary Caldwell bulleted the ball home with a header in the second half when Holland were leading 2-0.

It was chopped off by ref Laurent Duhamel who insisted Gary Teale impeded keeper Maarten Stekelenburg but van Persie insisted he saw nothing wrong with it.

He said: "The goal Scotland scored was good - I didn't see anything unusual when I watched the replay on television."

The Arsenal star also agreed with Scotland boss George Burley that keeper Allan McGregor had been blocked when van Persie scored the second goal.

His rare header effectively crushed Scotland's hopes and McGregor was blasted for failing to come off his line. But van Persie said: "Klaas Jan Huntelaar made a good block. There were still two players in front of me and one other there but I was able to make it."

He also said he was amazed the Scots were so poor at defending aerial attacks.

He said: "I've been a bit unlucky with headers lately for Arsenal, hitting the woodwork or having efforts cleared off the line, so I was really happy to see the one against Scotland go in.

"It's quite funny as Arjen Robben suggested I should take the corner but I felt something in my groin and told him to take it.

"I certainly didn't expected that because I thought they would be dominant in the air but on two occasions on Saturday they weren't.

"It wasn't as easy as it looked. Gregory vander Wiel and the whole defence pushed forward and that made it easier for the forwards. We dominated the game and Scotland never had one clear chance."

Asked if he had been impressed by any of the Scots, van Persie picked out Ross McCormack but insisted the Cardiff man was let down by a lack of support from his more experienced team-mates.

He said: "Scotland's No.10 has a lot of quality but he was alone as the others weren't helping him. He's a talented player.

"McCormack has good touch, he's quick and I liked what I saw of him.

"I have played against him before for Arsenal against Cardiff but I didn't notice him as much then.

"He had a difficult role to play against us but he did well in it even if he was getting a bit frustrated. He will do well for Scotland."

The Scots couldn't cope with the movement and intelligence of van Persie, Arjen Robben, and Huntelaar and when the second goal went in seconds before half-time everyone knew it was all over.

Van Persie said: "It was the killer goal.A 1-0 lead is always good to have but when you get a second so late in the first half it gives you a big boost and deflates the opposition.

"I remember Robbie Keane scoring a goal for Liverpool at the end of the first half against Arsenal this season.

"It was the equaliser after I had opened the scoring and it was a big goal because it changed that game.

"Our second against Scotland was also very important but I always felt we were in control and that our movement and pace would cause problems.

"I knew Scotland would be aggressive at the start because that's something all British teams are and you did have a chance with Kenny Miller.

"But overall I thought we defended outstandingly well and that was the basis we worked from.

"The result was good and it was a deserved victory for Holland."

Even so, van Persie added a note of consolation when he said: "I know Scotland had some injuries and that is a pity. It wasn't fair in some ways because you always like to compete against the best players.

"But now for you it is Iceland and that is a big game in terms of qualifying for the World Cup."

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AMSTERDAM (AP) — Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, Robin van Persie and Dirk Kuyt scored to help the Netherlands take a major step toward qualifying for the 2010 World Cup with a 3-0 victory over Scotland on Saturday night.

Huntelaar headed in Mark van Bommel's cross from 6 yards in the 30th minute, and van Persie headed in Arjen Robben's corner kick in first-half stoppage time. Kuyt converted a penalty kick in the 77th after Christophe Berra fouled Huntelaar in the penalty area.

The Netherlands (4-0) leads Europe Group Nine with 12 points, followed by Scotland and Iceland (1-2-1) with four each. The Dutch host Macedonia on Wednesday, and the Scots host Iceland.

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Robin van Persie has compared Saturday's World Cup qualifier to Arsenal, the sophisticates of the Barclays Premier League, facing a rabid and relegation-threatened Stoke City or Hull.

Encouragingly for Scotland, both teams have beaten Arsene Wenger's aristocrats this season. A Daniel Cousin goal on his debut ensured a 2-1 win for Phil Brown's side at the Emirates Stadium in September, while Tony Pulis' side won 2-1 at the Britannia Stadium last November.

Van Persie warned his team-mates to guard against complacency as the Oranje stand on the brink of an uncommonly quick and hassle-free qualification for the World Cup in South Africa next year.

He also acknowledged the scope for a similar upset to the ones he has experienced in the Premier League this season.

"I expect the style of game to be like Arsenal against Stoke City or Hull," he said.

"Arsenal are always expected to win these games but those teams are fighting for their lives and that makes them dangerous, as we have discovered this season.

"I expect Scotland to be compact and difficult to beat. We know if we win our two games we are through but we cannot expect it just to happen."

Van Persie was excused from service for another giantkilling. Burnley claimed Arsenal as one of their many illustrious victims during their Carling Cup crusade, Owen Coyle's team eventually losing to Tottenham Hotspur in extra time in the semi-final, second leg. It acts as another cautionary tale to the traditionally conceited Dutch.

"I didn't play against Burnley but they did very well," he said. "It shows what can happen if you're not focused, but a World Cup qualifier is completely different. Scotland are of a lot higher quality than Burnley."

Van Persie has spoken to Glenn Loovens, his former Feyenoord team-mate, for information on Celtic's influential Scots. That background check has been rendered obsolete as Stephen McManus joined Paul Hartley on the injury list, leaving Gary Caldwell and Scott Brown as the champions' representatives.

"The defence has been strong for Celtic and the national team. Scotland have injuries but they still have very good players," he said.

Having been told of Brown's combative style, Van Persie also paid a glowing tribute to Darren Fletcher. The midfielder has flourished as a first-team regular at Old Trafford this season, earning him maximum respect in the Dutch camp.

"Darren Fletcher has played in all of the big games for Manchester United this season and that says enough about him if Sir Alex Ferguson trusts him so much," he said.

Win, lose or draw inside the Amsterdam ArenA, Van Persie predicted Scotland to finish as best of the rest in Group 9. "They are the next best team in the group," he said.

If only it were that simple.

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Robin has been nominated for the E.ON Player of the Round after his fantastic performance against Hull City in Arsenal’s Quarter-Final victory on March 17.

With the Gunners trailing to Nick Barmby’s deflected strike, Van Persie coolly equalised in the 74th minute after being set up by Andrey Arshavin.

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Today the national team had a pressconference, i've added 4 new pictures of robin to the gallery! You can see them HERE!!

Robin is in holland at the moment, upcoming saturday and wednesday the dutch national team have to play two qualification games.

They are at trainingscamp in Katwijk, i've added three pictures of the training today to the gallery, you can see them HERE!!

He will be in holland till april 2, and then he's going back to england!

The Dutch forward believes the Gunners could yet triumph in the FA Cup and Champions League after getting back to their best...

Arsenal striker Robin van Persie believes that the team are finally beginning to peak and show their true potential.

The Gunners are fourth in the Premier League table, ten points behind leaders Manchester United.

However, the north London outfit have put together a 16-match unbeaten run in the league and, although it looks unlikely they will lift the Premier League trophy this year, the Dutch international is confident of success in the FA Cup and Champions League.

"I feel we are unbeatable,” Van Persie is quoted as saying in The Sun. “I go out there thinking we can win every game.

"Even when Newcastle [United] drew level on Saturday, I never thought, ‘Oh no, we are not going to win.’ I looked at the time and saw we had 30 minutes left and I was convinced we would win.

"I still look back at the dropped points from earlier in the season and it hurts. We are ten points behind United and six behind Chelsea because we lost some silly points against teams we should have beaten.

"We are not doing those silly things any more. We are coming into great form at the right time and who knows what will happen in the FA Cup and Champions League?"

Source: Goal.com

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Robin van Persie insists he is not about to walk out on The Gunners and intends to honour his current contract with the club.

Various press reports had suggested the Holland international was disatisfied with his side’s progress on the pitch and was considering a move away from Emirates Stadium.

But in an exclusive interview with Setanta Sports, the forward admitted he was determined to see The Gunners challenging for trophies and would ‘respect’ his contract.

“My aim is not to fight for fourth place,” he told Setanta Sports. “This is what we are involved in now and I accept that. But it is not my aim just to qualify for the Champions League. I want to win the Champions League and I believe we can.

“It is not just that I want to play in the FA Cup, I want to win it and that is what I have always said.

“I am not a guy who gives up easily. I have a contract until 2011 and I will respect that and, about my future, I can’t say much more.”

Arsene Wenger’s side have been hit by injuries to key players over the course of the season, but several of The Gunners absentees are now closing in on returns.

Van Persie recognizes that the January capture of Andrey Arshavin provides a timely boost, but it is the return of club captain Cesc Fabregas that really has him excited.

“The signing of Arshavin is a really good one, while we also have Theo [Walcott] coming back.

“But Cesc is also close to a return. He is really important for us because he controls the game, slowing it down and speeding it up.”

Van Persie was initially labeled a troublemaker as he set out on his career, but the striker feels he has developed both on and off the pitch.

“Everyone develops. I develop, you develop, everyone makes steps in their life, and that’s what I did,” he added.

"I wasn’t really bothered about what people were saying about me when I was 18 and I am still not really bothered.

“I do respect people’s opinions but some opinions about my discipline in the past were from people who didn’t really have a clue about what was going on. I am who I am and I am quite happy with that.”

Source: SENTANA.COM

A big gallery update:

I've added all the pictures of this season 08/09 to the gallery, of the premier league, Fa cup, and the champions league, of the champions league there are a view missing, but i will add them soon.

You can vieuw the pictures HERE, HERE, and HERE.

I''ve added also some new pictures of a photoshoot, of bouchra and shaqueel, you can see them HERE!!

Two new pages:

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And i opend a youtube channel, there you can find all kind of video's of Robin, you can also become a member or a friend with the channel so you can stay informed, when i add some new video's to my channel.


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The new layout is online, and also the gallery layout!!

The upcoming week, i will have a huge gallery update..! and Robinvpersie.com will have a own youtube channel, with all kind of video's of Robin.

Let me know what you think of the new layouts!

Robin van Persie keeps the faith and has refused to rule Arsenal out of the Premier League title race.

The Dutch striker, who delivered two assists during the spectacular 3-1 win over Newcastle, live on Setanta Sports, aims high and understands that his side are back in great form.

When asked whether The Gunners were aiming higher, Van Persie expressed a huge belief and showed a positive attitude.

"I think in this world you have to think positive, so why not?” Van Persie told Setanta Sports about Arsenal's chances of catching Manchester United.

"I think we're close to our best. We've been building it up and playing better and better each game."

"It tells us that we can bounce back,” he said after the game. “We showed it against Hull last week, we showed it again today [Saturday].

"I think this team has a lot of character and it's up to us to show it until the end of the season because we can win lots of things this year."

Arsenal remain fourth, three points above Aston Villa, and Van Persie believes that The Gunners are in the driving seat in the quest for Champions League qualification.

He said: "It's a big advantage because Villa play Liverpool on Sunday and next week Man United and we are three up so the whole situation has changed.

"It's a good thing because Villa are not used to these kinds of situations. We are so it's up to us to stay calm and do what we're doing."

Striker Robin van Persie has asked his team mates to remain positive and keep on playing their best.

The Gunners beat Newcastle United to strengthen their position in fourth spot, and are now 10 points behind leaders Manchester United with 8 games left to play.

When Setanta Sports asked if there was a possibility of the North London club making a late charge for the title, van Persie said: "I think in this world you have to think positive, so why not?

"I think we're close to our best. We've been building it up and playing better and better each game.

"It tells us that we can bounce back. We showed it against Hull City last week, we showed it again today [Saturday].

"I think this team has a lot of character and it's up to us to show it until the end of the season because we can win lots of things this year.

"It's a big advantage because Villa play Liverpool on Sunday and next week Manchester United and we are three up so the whole situation has changed.

"It's a good thing because Villa are not used to these kinds of situations. We are so it's up to us to stay calm and do what we're doing."

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But there will come a new layout, and a gallery layout!

So come back soon!!

Arsenal full-back Gael Clichy is optimistic ahead of the new season, noting that if Robin van Persie should stay fit, his presence will improve the Gunners' performances...

Van Persie was a key player in the Gunners' blistering start to last season, and though they maintained their strong showings even when he once again was sidelined with injuries, ultimately they floundered and many pointed to his absence as one of the key factors in their late-season failure.

One man who agrees is Gael Clichy, who notably went the whole season without injury and was one of the Arsene Wenger's star players.

Clichy compared van Persie to Manchester United phenomenon Cristiano Ronaldo for his ability to change a game in an instant.

"He was unlucky to be injured last season so it was good to see him play game after game," said the Frenchman. "It was a big blow to lose him and I'm certain that his return is going to be a great bonus for us this season.

"At Arsenal we have lots of players who can make a difference, but Robin is a player like Cristiano Ronaldo, the kind who, even if they aren't playing fantastically, can change things from one free-kick, corner or one pass."

Chet Winter, Goal.com

Robin will play tomorrow in the Goals4africa game in Munich. In holland you can watch it on RTL 7 of 20.00 - 22.45.

Every goal will help! Especially on the evening of 12 July 2008 when the two select teams comprised of the best football players in the world take the pitch at the Allianz Arena in Munich. The following footballers will participate:

Clarence Seedorf (AC Milan),Kaká (AC Milan),Alessandro Nesta (AC Milan)
Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus Turin),Steven Gerrard (FC Liverpool),
Ruud van Nistelrooy (Real Madrid), Adebayor (Arsenal),Dida (AC Milan),Maldini (AC Milan),Gattuso (AC Milan),Ronaldo (AC Milan),Zé Roberto (FC Bayern)
Didier Drogba (FC Chelsea),Andrea Pirlo (AC Milan),Robin van Persie (Arsenal London)
Andrea Shevchenko (FC Chelsea),Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid),Baichung Bhutia (Mohun Began),Diego (Werder Bremen),Samuel Etoó (FC Barcelona)
Benni Mc Carthy (Blackburn),Christopher Veijeany Samba (Blackburn),Michael Essien (FC Chelsea)
Tony Sylva (Lille),Ronald Zubar (Marsiglia),Shaun Bartlett (Kaizer Chiefs)
Kaizer Motaung jr. (Kaizer Chiefs),Naldo (Werder Bremen),Edgar Davids (Ajax Amsterdam)Michael Ballack (FC Chelsea)

Along with many others!

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Robin van Persie, the Arsenal forward, features strongly on new Inter Milan manager Jose Mourinho's transfer list, according to reports, doing little to restore Arsenal fans’ confidence that the north London club are capable of retaining senior players with their current wage structure.

Van Persie, currently on international duty with Holland at Euro 2008, spoke out recently in criticism of the club’s current wage set-up, suggesting that the carrot the club offer their players is incapable of rivalling other teams.

The Dutchman’s laments about the club’s wage policy will be a serious cause for concern for the Arsenal board. If it is money that the Dutchman is interested in, Arsenal will have a tough time keeping hold of the player, with Inter apparently able to double his current salary.

Van Persie, who is valued at around £15 million, has stalled talks at the Emirates, demanding that the club further demonstrate their ability to keep star players in situ before he signs a new deal. "Keeping this team together," he says, is of vital importance.

However, Arsenal have already lost Mathieu Flamini to AC Milan this summer, and Alexander Hleb is expected to follow the Frenchman to the continent shortly, with Bayern Munich and Barcelona leading the chase to sign him.

The recent signing of Aaron Ramsey from Cardiff City will do little to lift van Persie's spirits. He is more concerned with ensuring that established players stay at the Emirates than bringing in untested talent.

In this context, Van Persie will be reassured by what looks to have been a successful attempt by Arsene Wenger to keep hold of Emmanuel Adebayor despite AC Milan's expressed interest in the striker. The Tongo international is said to be on the verge of signing a new contract at the Emirates.

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Robin van Persie is confident Holland will win Euro 2008 because he feels 'unbeatable' within the squad.

The Dutch qualified from this summer's 'Group of Death' as they comprehensively defeated Italy and France to book a quarter-final date, before brushing aside Romania with a much-changed side.

And ahead of a last eight meeting with Russia in Basel on Saturday, Arsenal forward Van Persie has revealed his belief in his international team-mates.

Holland have not won the European Championship since 1988, but Van Persie feels a 20-year wait for glory will come to an end in Austria and Switzerland.

Dream
"We've sent out a message," Van Persie said in the Daily Mail. "But this is just part of the dream, not the end.

"We have to win three more times to lift the trophy.

"With this squad I really have the feeling that we are unbeatable, though we have to take it step by step.

"That is why I want to be part of the team as it feels like something beautiful is happening."

Fresh
Van Persie, who spent the majority of last season out injured, scored Holland's second goal in the 2-0 victory over Romania as he started his first game of Euro 2008.

And, despite playing in a slightly withdrawn position when compared to his role at Arsenal, Van Persie is hopeful he is again named in coach Marco van Basten's first XI.

"It doesn't matter to me where I play," added Van Persie. "If the boss believes I can be valuable for the team in another position, I will play there.

"Mentally I am fresh, physically as well. Of course I want to play in the quarter-final but we'll have to see."

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Man of the match Robin van Persie was pleased with how Holland raised their game in the second half to dump Romania out of Euro 2008 and advance to the quarter-finals with a perfect record from the 'Group of Death'.

Van Persie scored his second goal of the competition to clinch a 2-0 win over the Romanians at Bern's Stade de Suisse Wankdorf on Wednesday night after Klaas Jan Huntelaar had opened the scoring.

"It's a nice victory, definitely," said the Arsenal forward. "The first half was very difficult because they had eight men behind the ball but the second half there was a bit more space and we could pass it a little more easily forwards. Overall it was a good team performance."

Coach Marco Van Basten too was thrilled with the former Feyenoord player's display.

"I'm very happy for him," said the AC Milan legend. "He worked hard. He has had a long and difficult time without playing and finally he has now played 90 minutes.

"It was not easy for him at the start but he worked hard and I think after that hard work it was his reward to score a nice goal so in the end everybody was happy."

Holland can now look forward to a quarter-final against either Russia or Spain at Basle's St Jakob-Park on Saturday.

Holland's win allowed world champions Italy - 2-0 winners over France in Zurich - to also advance to the last eight with Les Bleus dumped out along with Romania.

Romania coach Victor Piturca admitted his side had felt the effects of their exertions in holding World Cup finalists France and Italy to creditable draws in their first two games.

"Perhaps we were a little bit tired," he said. "We should have been mentally stronger than the Dutch but we weren't. We took enough risks, at times we had three against three at the back and you simply can't do that against teams like Holland. They are clinical."

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Netherlands 2-0 Romania.

Despite making no fewer than nine changes to their side, the Dutch maintained their 100% record with an easy win over a Romanian side that simply was not up to it on such a crucial night. The Tricolorii go home, while the Dutch prepare to meet Russia or Sweden...

The World Champions of Italy might have so nearly been humbled, and France may also have left with their tails between their legs, but the fairytale of Romania's advancement through the 'Group of Death' concluded before the final chapter was written.

For it was the jubilant Dutch that left with all three points in Bern, Marco van Basten's all-changed line-up doing more than enough to sink their opponents on what was a largely uninspiring occasion. With Goals of Klaas-jan Huntelaar and Robin van persie.

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Robin van Persie, the Arsenal forward, features strongly on new Inter Milan manager Jose Mourinho's transfer list, according to reports, doing little to restore Arsenal fans’ confidence that the north London club are capable of retaining senior players with their current wage structure.

Van Persie, currently on international duty with Holland at Euro 2008, spoke out recently in criticism of the club’s current wage set-up, suggesting that the carrot the club offer their players is incapable of rivalling other teams.


Linked: Van Persie could be next to leave
The Dutchman’s laments about the club’s wage policy will be a serious cause for concern for the Arsenal board. If it is money that the Dutchman is interested in, Arsenal will have a tough time keeping hold of the player, with Inter apparently able to double his current salary.

Van Persie, who is valued at around £15 million, has stalled talks at the Emirates, demanding that the club further demonstrate their ability to keep star players in situ before he signs a new deal. "Keeping this team together," he says, is of vital importance.

However, Arsenal have already lost Mathieu Flamini to AC Milan this summer, and Alexander Hleb is expected to follow the Frenchman to the continent shortly, with Bayern Munich and Barcelona leading the chase to sign him.

The recent signing of Aaron Ramsey from Cardiff City will do little to lift van Persie's spirits. He is more concerned with ensuring that established players stay at the Emirates than bringing in untested talent.

In this context, Van Persie will be reassured by what looks to have been a successful attempt by Arsene Wenger to keep hold of Emmanuel Adebayor despite AC Milan's expressed interest in the striker. The Tongo international is said to be on the verge of signing a new contract at the Emirates.

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Dutch coach Marco van Basten has praised both Robin van Persie and Arjen Robben for their performances against France, in which the Netherlands won 4-1.

van Persie has missed most of the Gunners' domestic campaign through injury and is therefore fresher compared to his other team mates and will be looking to get some much-needed match practice under his belt.

van Basten said: "We were lucky when we were under pressure but it is very comforting when you can bring on players like Robben and van Persie.

"It was necessary to start stretching the French and their goals made the difference."