Robin Van Persie Arsenal can catch Manchester United

04 April 2011 08:49
Robin van Persie hopes that the latter stages of the Champions League will take their toll on title rivals Manchester United.[LNB]Arsenal are now seven points adrift of United after Saturday's woeful display against Blackburn but they still have a game in hand on Sir Alex Ferguson's team.[LNB]But United still have to visit Arsenal in May and Van Persie believes that the number of games United have to face - starting with their Champions League tie with Chelsea - will inevitably result in points being dropped.[LNB] Woeful display: Arsenal were lacklustre against Blackburn[LNB]'The way I look at it is that United have two extra big games before they have to play us,' said Van Persie.[LNB]'Hopefully they will have to dig deep into their reserves and come here tired. That's how I am looking at it because I want us to have the biggest chance against them.[LNB]'We start working hard on Monday again and everyone will be positive. We cannot be different. We do believe.[LNB] Clash of the Titans: Premier League holders Chelsea face leaders Man United in the Champions League on Wednesday night[LNB]'We still play them and we have a chance to get three points there.[LNB]'It's up to us. Everyone stays positive and speaks to each other and says "Come on, we've eight games to play for, give it your all." We will do that.'[LNB] Tell me why I don't like Sundays! Arsenal boss Wenger insists fixture list not helping title bidMartin Samuel: Wayne Rooney seems a man motivated only by vengeance and spiteAll the latest Arsenal news, features and opinionAll the latest Man United news, features and opinion[LNB]  Explore more:People: Alex Ferguson, Robin Van Persie

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