Arsenal striker Robin Van Persie sides with the tumblers

26 September 2009 00:34
Arsenal striker Robin van Persie claims players who exaggerate the effect of fouls are not cheats. [LNB]He says he is against diving but risks the wrath of fans when he admitted he sees nothing wrong in players adopting theatrical falls to persuade referees they have been fouled. [LNB] Fall guy: Robin van Persie goes down under the challenge of Tottenham Hotspur's Ledley King[LNB]He said: 'You sometimes have a little movement with your arms or with your body.[LNB] 'But I don't think that's really cheating. I am against divers but it is difficult. Against Man United, Evra gave me a little push which sort of outbalanced me. I fell and the stadium started to boo me.' [LNB] Robin van Persie rates Fulham as main danger to Arsenal's title hopesArsenal back to full strength as Wenger welcomes back Walcott and Arshavin[LNB] [LNB]  Explore more:People:Robin van Persie, Ledley King

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