Van Persie slams ‘weak’ Ljungberg

ARSENAL’S Robin van Persie has described former team-mate Freddie Ljungberg’s recent criticism of the Gunners as “a bit weak”.

Ljungberg accused Arsenal of lacking ambition in the wake of his move to West Ham, citing the departure of Thierry Henry. And Dutchman Van Persie admits his comments were not well received in the Emirates Stadium dressing room.

“If you play nine years at a club like Arsenal you can say some nice words,” he said.

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