Wenger hails ‘cobra’ van Persie

ARSENE WENGER hailed Robin van Persie as a “cobra” in front of goal after the Dutchman took his tally to seven strikes in seven games with a lethal finish against Blackburn.

Wenger hails ‘cobra’ van Persie

Wenger declared: “He looks so dangerous. He’s like a cobra. You feel he can finish and score goals. As a manager, you’re thinking ‘give the ball to someone in a better position’ but then he goes and proves you wrong!

Wenger added: “He was a bit down after what happened to him (rape charge) in the summer. He took it on the chin but it took him time to recover.

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