Wenger calls on Arsenal fans to give Van Persie ‘respectful’ reception

Arsène Wenger has asked the Arsenal fans travelling to Old Trafford for Saturday’s clash with Manchester United to give the striker a “respectful” reception.

The 29-year-old Dutchman quit Emirates Stadium to join United in a £24m move in the summer after netting 37 goals in all competitions for the Gunners last season.

Wenger’s side travel to Old Trafford looking to close the six-point gap on Sir Alex Ferguson’s men and the Frenchman is hoping the focus will be on the football rather than the sub-plot of Van Persie lining up against his former employers.

“I hope he gets a respectful [reception],” Wenger told a news conference. “We campaign against discrimination, it should not be different this week.

“Saturday is not about him [for us]. It is about getting a result. I am not surprised he has been a success [at United]. He makes intelligent runs.”

Van Persie, who spent eight years at Arsenal, has already scored nine goals in 12 appearances for United this term.

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