Van Persie: United still team to beat

ROBIN VAN PERSIE insists Manchester United are the biggest threat to Arsenal’s hopes of regaining the Premier League title this season.

The Holland striker returned to action against Steaua Bucharest following almost two months out with a knee problem, and now hopes to be given the chance to face Chelsea in Sunday’s top-of-the-table showdown at the Emirates Stadium.

While the 24-year-old has every “respect” for the challenge Avram Grant’s men will present, he believes it is champions United who will be the side to finish above come May.