Arsenal striker Robin van Persie has played down suggestions that he is a true out-and-out striker like Chelsea's Didier Drogba and Liverpool's Fernando Torres but instead hinted that his style is a combination of both the Ivorian and Spaniard’s game.

The Dutch international has spearheaded Arsene Wenger’s offensive 4-3-3 formation with aplomb this term netting seven goals and providing seven assists as the Gunners break long-standing goal scoring records.

Speaking to media while on international duty with Holland, Van Persie stated:

"I don’t see myself as a true out-and-out striker. Guys like Fernando Torres and Didier Drogba they are real killers. I feel I play between a target striker and a supporting striker. I am a combination of both.

“In the league I have contributed seven assists and I am just as proud of these as the seven goals I have scored. I find it crucial to be effective in both spheres for the team.

“I am still developing in that position but I know I can play there if the coach needs me.”