Wenger defends Van Persie’s comments on diving debate
With striker Nicklas Bendtner set to sit out tonight’s clash with Greek side Olympiacos at Emirates Stadium after suffering minor bruises in a car accident, Dutchman Van Persie will again be leading the Arsenal attack.
Van Persie’s well-executed finish against Fulham proved enough to take all three points on Saturday but the Dutch international, 26, had also made the pre-match headlines when admitting he has exaggerated when he has been pushed by a defender.
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