Van Persie blow adds to gloom at Emirates

ARSENAL’S hopes of repeating their Champions League upset against Barcelona have been hit by the loss of Robin van Persie to a knee injury.

Van Persie has been ruled out for at least three weeks, preventing him from playing in next Tuesday’s last-16 second leg showdown at the Nou Camp.

However, his loss has been slightly tempered by a positive update on captain Cesc Fabregas, who could be fit to face the Spanish champions.