Arsenal-Mania

Van Persie: We're on the verge of achieving something big

By Jonathan Chong on Sunday, May 11, 2008

Striker Robin van Persie is adamant that him and his team mates are on the verge of big things, especially with the style of football that they employ.

van Persie also said that Arsenal would not be sacrificing their style of play in order to win trophies, and that victories would be even sweeter if they did it whilst playing total football.

The Dutch international said: "I am 100 per cent convinced we will soon win big trophies.

"When that happens, I know the whole world will be behind us. It will be a lasting memory if we win it with our style of play.

"We started great, but at the last hurdle we did not make it. We were very unlucky.

"Against Liverpool in the Champions League, we were more or less in the semi-final six minutes from the end.

"We get one unfair penalty against us and we are out of the Champions League.

"Should we put all our philosophy and vision on the way Arsenal play overboard because of one lousy penalty? I don't think so."

User Comments

8

Rildwan

Posted on 12 May, 2008 at 11:07 PM - Reply

I think arsenal is playing soccer while others are playing football.we just need to putting the ball behind the net rather than losing chance.

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Scott

Posted on 12 May, 2008 at 03:28 PM - Reply

maybe RVP should spend more time in the weight room and getting fit than in front of microphones . . .

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G-gunners 4 real

Posted on 12 May, 2008 at 01:06 PM - Reply

I believe we could have sealed one major trophy. If he had stayed fit when we needed him most. Hope he stays fit throughout next season because we need them all to be at their best always. Looking forward to an unbeaten run next season.

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jake

Posted on 12 May, 2008 at 12:41 PM - Reply

Is he hinting that he'll be injury free next season? ;)

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tony green

Posted on 12 May, 2008 at 10:34 AM - Reply

super attitude. proud to be a supporter

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william

Posted on 12 May, 2008 at 09:14 AM - Reply

RVP is talking what i have in mind.

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Yusuf

Posted on 11 May, 2008 at 10:03 PM - Reply

This is why RvP is my favourite Arsenal player! This and the fact that HE plays the most beautiful football in Arsenal! The guy dances and prances and then either shoots a deadly shot, or gives a killer pass. And the dummy...oh, the dummy...

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Hayesy

Posted on 11 May, 2008 at 02:50 PM - Reply

At least someones optimistic about Arsenal's future, keep this guy fit, add Rosicky, vela, and hopefully Ben Arfa, one class Centre back and I think we will definitely be back in business.