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Robin van Persie surprised with goal, committed to Arsenal, praises Ryo Miyaichi

Written by Renzo on October 18, 2011 – 4:45

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Yet again, Arsenal striker Robin van Persie was the hero for the Gunners as he scored both goals, on Sunday, against Sunderland.

Speaking before and after the 2-1 win, the Dutchman wanted to clarify his position as he rubbished rumours that he is unhappy in London and wants to move out during the January transfer window with the striker saying that as captain and as player he is committed to Arsenal and therefore fans should not be worried about false speculation.

Asked about his first goal against the Black Cats, Arsenal’s fastest recorded Premier League goal, the 28-year old confessed that he didn’t know that it arrived so early in the game with the Dutchman again scoring with the right foot.

And on winger Ryo Miyaichi, van Persie said last month before the Carling Cup against Shrewsbury that the Japanese is a fantastic guy, is one who is enjoying life at Arsenal and one set to have a long and successful career at the Club.

Before and after Sunderland, the captain said:

I want to say something about my commitment to Arsenal because there have been many stories in the media lately.

I am committed to Arsenal, and that’s how it is, despite people [in the media] making up stories. For example, they said I was selling my house, but that’s nothing recent, I moved house last year.

I see stories which make me laugh, but I can see how frustrating it is from the fans’ point of view. But I am committed to Arsenal. I am captain, and fans should not believe everything they read.

As for that house story, the house has been for sale for a while, but I’m not living on the streets or anything, I have found a really nice house, and yes, it’s in London!

So I want to put that straight, I am committed, and I will show that on the pitch.

[My first goal?] I guess it was my first touch. I was a bit surprised as well, but it was a really good pass from Gervinho.

I took a good touch with my left foot and it went in. But I didn’t know it was such a quick goal. How long was it?

I like Ryo so much. I think he is a fantastic guy. If you see how he plays and just look at his body language, everything tells you he is having fun.

He loves life, loves playing football and is just a good kid. I am 100 per cent sure he will have a nice, long career at Arsenal because he has everything in him to be a fans’ favourite.

He is a positive guy, he wants to work, has good technique, he can dribble and has everything that a fan is looking for. I am really looking forward to seeing him play [in the Carling Cup against Shrewsbury].

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  • Chris says:
    October 18, 2011 at 8:57

    No, the interview is before Sunderland, as the article said, I changed the last paragraph to avoid misunderstandings, apologies for not spotting it yesterday :)

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  • Manu says:
    October 18, 2011 at 6:45

    Ok, so EVERYONE at arsenal is praising Ryo, Wenger, put him on the pitch!

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  • vickie says:
    October 18, 2011 at 8:34

    Does it mean that ryo will be playing tomorrow? what a tricky game we have got.

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  • GEO AFROGOONER says:
    October 18, 2011 at 8:43

    have been waiting for the unleashing of ryo,park and ox.would feel sorry for the opposition with the pace these guys have.

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  • Gunnerrob says:
    October 18, 2011 at 8:54

    I’m sure the Ryo quote was taken from an interview RVP gave on the 19th Sept before the Shrewsbury game, Its a bit misleading because it makes it sound like he’ll be playing against Marseille, which I assume is unlikely to happen. Although, I’d love to see him get a proper chance.

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  • addinlover says:
    October 18, 2011 at 8:54

    v.persie must stay..he is our captain..he is our man..~

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  • kiwigunner says:
    October 18, 2011 at 8:57

    Don’t think Ryo should start but really want him to be on the bench alongside Walcott. Theo hasn’t really done enough in recent weeks, and giving a start to Arshavin or AOC would be a good idea, give them a chance to stake their claim for regular 1st team football

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  • NIJUN says:
    October 18, 2011 at 9:23

    did all of us heard that v.persie himself said he is committed to Arsenal,why on earth the press still said the same rubbish report? they always want Arsenal to have problem ,causing bad atmosphere at Emirates?

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  • Scaffolders Preston says:
    October 18, 2011 at 11:29

    RVP is one of the most under rated strikers in the world, he is a class professional and i am so glad he has commited to Arsenal. For RVP to rate Ryo so highly as well is a great sign for the future of this club, i beleive we will still be there and there abouts, still be in europe next year and push on from there.

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    • Jack Mo says:
      October 18, 2011 at 15:36

      Van Persie isn’t underrated by anybody, everyone knows how extremely lethal he is. It is his injuries which let him down everytime he gets on the top gear, that is why he is not among the top.

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    • Harris says:
      October 18, 2011 at 17:52

      I dont think ppl under estimate what he can do, but you need to do it more then 4 months a season. If he was fit he’d be up there with Ronaldo Iniesta Sebastian etc obvioulsy not Messi! he’s just a sick animal

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  • Jon Toral says:
    October 18, 2011 at 13:08

    Hey Chris, TV5 has signed a new contract, can you put up an article about this to make fellow gunning hawk gunners happy? :)

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  • KK says:
    October 18, 2011 at 13:49

    Nice one RVP, Keep it up!!!

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  • Jack Mo says:
    October 18, 2011 at 15:34

    Robin Van Persie said this stuff about Ryo Miyaichi on September 20 and not after Sunderland win and so, It has nothing to do with Marseille game.

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  • Francis Angrey says:
    October 18, 2011 at 16:38

    AW should bring in all the new guys. We want to see them in action.

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  • Harris says:
    October 18, 2011 at 17:40

    Wenger start playing Ryo!!! From what iv seen he looks like a natrual winger, which we sorely need, Theo get the boat you’ve had 5 years to try look like a footballer ur nothing but a sprinter no place for u in this team. And as for Arshavin he is just clocking in like Rosicky to get paid… It’s time to play these young guys that have promise they’ll put in a harder shift then the waster’s that start at the moment. Ox and Ryo to explode onto the scene after xmas

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  • FREDRICK B. AMIEFAMONYO says:
    October 18, 2011 at 19:13

    Arsenal is a great club and van persie is a great player, i’m happy having van persie in arsenal. i know is not easy to bring in new players and just fit into the club. tell you gunners we will qualify for the champion league and it will suprise the whole world. gunners 4 life!

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  • okey joseph says:
    October 19, 2011 at 12:48

    lets not be carried away by what happened on sunday, arsenal is still in bad shape, i’m not wishing RVP bad, but any moment he cops up injury then you’ll see that we have no striker any more. AW should as matter of urgency perfect his plans of signing a quality striker, strong midfielder and a CB by january window. they are not too hard to getas he was forcing us to believe, the point is that he and Gazidis are not willing to get them. enough of grand-father’s tales and lies, he proved he was lying when he rushed in 5 untested players on the closing day of the transfer mkt.Squillaci and Dhjorou’s come back is not an encouraging news for me rather chances for more hart breaks, they’ve peaked below average and cant improve more, they are not even average players/defenders? can they be in the 2nd lineup of ManU., Chelsea, liverpool or Mancity Fc? these are mediocres, cant attract £3m contract from them, they cant start match in Tot.Hotspurs.AW is planning to risk them again on Sunday against hard tackling and power playing Stoke city, has AW forgoten so quick Dhjuoru’s disaster in our last match against stoke or Squillaci’s blunders even against 10 man Wigan. If AW is truely concerned with retaining RVP & co he should seriously make adequate plans to loan out or lay off these under-performers and bring in creative and strong good legs UP GUNNERS|

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