‘Gamble’ pays off for reliant Robin

ROBIN van Persie admitted a “gamble” put the icing on the cake of Arsenal’s 125th anniversary celebrations on Saturday.

Van Persie struck a stunning 70th-minute left-foot volley to clinch a 1-0 victory over Everton as a host of legends looked on from the stands.

Van Persie said: “It was a great pass again from Alex Song, unbelievable. Normally I would have touched (the ball) to get it right. It was a bit of a gamble, but in the end a very nice goal inside the post. I can’t wish for more.”