Source: Daily_Mail
Robin van Persie wants revenge on City in Carling Cup quarter-final
Robin van Persie wants to be part of Arsenal's revenge mission against Manchester City in the Carling Cup. 'Nice,' he grinned, when the Gunners drew City away in the quarter-finals. [LNB]'I want to play in that one. We fancy winning it and I'd love to play. If the boss decides to let me play, I'm happy.' [LNB]Arsenal lost 4-2 at Eastlands in September, a game marred by Emmanuel Adebayor's antics against his former club. [LNB] Up for the cup: Robin Van Persie (left) is looking forward to facing City again[LNB]He was banned for three games for stamping on Van Persie's face, warned about his future behaviour after a provocative goal celebration and angered Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas with a foul which escaped unpunished.[LNB] City manager Mark Hughes has played his strongest team in the competition this season but Arsene Wenger has stuck with his policy of blooding young players.[LNB] Banned: Manchester City's Emmanuel Adebayor during his infamous celebration[LNB]'They have a good side and it's a good challenge for the youngsters,' added Van Persie. [LNB]Quarter-finals (to be played week of November 30): Blackburn v Chelsea; Man City v Arsenal; Man Utd v Tottenham; Portsmouth v Aston Villa.[LNB] Arsenal 3 Tottenham 0: Dennis Bergkamp + Thierry Henry = Robin van Persie! Arsene Wenger compares striker to Arsenal legendsTHE LIST: The 50 finest footballers to have played for Tottenham or Arsenal ARSENAL FC
