Van Persie returns to face Spurs

Published : 14 Apr 2010 07:22:13

Robin van Persie will return to the Arsenal squad for Wednesday's crucial Premier League derby at Tottenham.The Dutchman, 26, hit eight goals in 11 games before damaging ankle ligaments playing for the Netherlands last year. He starts on the bench but boss Arsene Wenger said: "He will feature. He lacks a bit of match practice but when I pick a player it means he's fit and sharp." Arsenal are six points behind leaders Chelsea, while Spurs can move within a point of Manchester City in fourth. .... read more