Van Persie - Style will triumph

Dutchman backs Wenger's philosophy

By James Dall   Last updated: 13th April 2008

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Robin van Persie is convinced that Arsenal can claim success with their current philosophy of free-flowing football.

The Gunners have not lifted a trophy since they triumphed over Manchester United in the FA Cup in 2005.

Arsenal began the current season in impressive fashion, however their recent form, which has seen them manage just three clean sheets in their last 12 games, has all-but ended their hopes of claiming silverware.

But ahead of the vital trip to Old Trafford, live on Sky Sports 1, Van Persie is adamant that Arsene Wenger's side will stick with their footballing ethos, and eventually claim success.

"For me, the basic of football is to give enjoyment to people. That's where it starts," the Dutchman said. "We are like 11 actors, we have to give enjoyment to people buying a ticket.

Style

"We will not change our philosophy now. Yes, at the end of season, people might say: 'Arsenal played great football yet won nothing?'

"But there are a lot of teams who didn't play so well and didn't win anything either. This is the way we think football has to be played.

"We really think that we can win things with our way of playing - with our approach to the game.

"We have to stick with our own ideas and our own way of playing football. I don't want to change because I really believe we can win things, big things, with this style of football."

Van Persie went on to laugh off reports that Wenger's job is under pressure, adding: "I don't think he is ever under pressure because what he has done for Arsenal is really, really big."

Walcott deal

Meanwhile, teenager Theo Walcott has expressed his desire to commit to a longer deal at The Emirates.

He said in the News of the World: "I could not be happier here. And if I can get a run of games at the tart of next season, I would love to renegotiate my contract."