Robin van Persie injury rocks Arsenal as striker is ruled out for six weeks

07 September 2010 17:23
Arsenal striker Robin Van Persie has been ruled out of action until the middle of October.[LNB]The Holland international picked up an ankle injury during the 2-1 win over Blackburn Rovers on August 28.[LNB]The Gunners had hoped to have Van Persie back sooner rather than later but the problem turned out to be more serious than first thought.[LNB] Crocked: Van Persie is unlikely to feature until after the next international break[LNB]However Arsene Wenger was boosted by the news that Samir Nasri is recovering well from knee surgery.[LNB]The Frenchman is ahead of schedule in his recovery from knee surgery after the he  sustained a meniscal injury against Liverpool on the opening day of the season.[LNB]The 23-year-old was expected to be sidelined for a month but he will return to full training in the next few days.[LNB] Stoke defender Shawcross hits back at Wenger's claims of rough tacticsSign up to our FREE Fantasy Football game - with £40,000 in prize money up for grabsMARTIN KEOWN: Ashley Cole was an Arsenal fan, living the dreamWin tickets to see Arsenal v Bolton - courtesy of EmiratesSchwarzer hints at Fulham frustration after move to Arsenal fell throughSpurs are as good as Arsenal! Robben insists Van der Vaart will bridge gapARSENAL FC

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