Van Persie wants to face City

Mon, 02 Nov 14:31:01 2009

Robin van Persie has set his sights on playing for Arsenal against Manchester City in the Carling Cup.

Van Persie bagged Arsenal's first in the 4-2 Barclays Premier League defeat earlier this season and memories of an eventful affair in Manchester have left the in-form striker relishing the opportunity of a return to Eastlands.

Former Arsenal player Emmanuel Adebayor earned a suspension and a ban for his antics, which included a stamp on Van Persie.

The Dutchman has played just 45 minutes of football in the competition over the last four seasons due to Arsene Wenger's policy of giving the club's top youth players an opportunity to impress.

"If they can find the right mix like they did in the last round against Liverpool, they have a big chance of winning," said Van Persie. "They showed some quality in that game.

"I want to play that one. It was a good game last time because they have a good side. We fancy winning this one. I would love to play - if the boss decides to let me play, I am happy to."

 

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  1. F*#k Man city

    From tobioye82, on Tue 3 Nov 9:45PM

  2. Away at the New Billionaire City might require a few­ more first teamers to ensure victory....

    It might be­ Mickey Mouse's favourite cup, but all the other big­ clubs (and scum spurs) take it seriously now...

    From Delberto Gooner, on Tue 3 Nov 12:27PM

  3. bangkokblue - sounds like a ladyboy bar...

    From Delberto Gooner, on Tue 3 Nov 12:18PM
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    cannot wait for adebayors next goal celebration,a­ hatrick right up the ARSEnal

    From bangkokblue, on Tue 3 Nov 8:22AM

  5. Play all of them that lost 4-2 revenge is a dish best­ served COLD

    From Alex F, on Tue 3 Nov 12:51AM

  6. Sorry RVP but Wenger should stick with the kids in this­ comp, even against quality opposition like Man C­ it's still the best way to go. If it's revenge­ you want, you will get it later in the year in the REAL­ competition, the premiership.

    From Leigh, on Mon 2 Nov 9:40PM

  7. @petlopezm; what's all that hetred about?

    From Ado, on Mon 2 Nov 8:06PM

  8. be care full what you wish for

    From First L, on Mon 2 Nov 6:18PM

  9. i'm looking forward to watch this game

    i'm­ sure robin ll score

    From knowsarsene, on Mon 2 Nov 4:42PM
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    the next time ade will kick your balls....ponkey a,ss

    From petlopezm, on Mon 2 Nov 3:38PM
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    you this donkey,what have you done the last time you­ played city? a looser always sounds the same...i am a­ man u fan,but i think city will knock you guys out,,sit­ down in that football academy where you belong,,,,visca­ united and viva barcelona

    From petlopezm, on Mon 2 Nov 3:36PM

  12. i am adebayor, expect me to run again

    From Simeon, on Mon 2 Nov 3:29PM

  13. RvP the prems most underrated player...looking forward­ to him putting the mancs in their place

    From Koppite 1973, on Mon 2 Nov 3:21PM

  14. PLAY HIM

    From RON, on Mon 2 Nov 3:07PM
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