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Robin van Persie has message for Arsenal fans following Arsene Wenger announcement

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Robin van Persie has a message for Arsenal fans — Robin van Persie and Arsene Wenger during their time together at Arsenal (Getty)

Robin van Persie has reminded Arsenal fans that the Gunners used to be famous for being boring before Arsene Wenger arrived.

It comes with many Arsenal fans having been demanding a change of manager at the Emirates over what they believe to have been underachievement.

Arsenal havent won the Premier League since 2004, however they have (until this season) consistently been in the Champions League and won the FA Cup three of the last four years.

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Those wanting Wenger gone got their wish this week with the announcement he would be leaving at the end of the season.

Van Persie has since offered a reminder of where Arsenal were at before Wenger arrived.

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People forget where Arsenal was as a club before Arsene Wenger came, said the Dutchman.

Before 1996, the fans in England would call them “boring Arsenal”. Arsene has not only brought success to the club, he has also made the team play fantastic football.

Single-handedly he has changed the entire culture of the club. Every young player that arrived at the club would be told that they would get time to develop

He had this plan for so many seasons. And the most special thing about this was, that Arsene made it all happen! He always had patience and trust in his players.

He certainly did with me. I made mistakes, you know, but Arsene kept supporting me.

He made me learn from my mistakes. He would talk to me for hours. And step by step he helped me improve.

When I first met Arsene, he told me he would give me all the opportunities I needed.

When I say that his is my football father, I am not exaggerating. He has formed me as a man and as a player.

Arsenal 2017/18 fixtures

West Ham (H) – Sun Apr 22
Atletico Madrid (Europa League) (H) – Thurs April 26
Manchester United (A) – Sun Apr 29
Atletico Madrid (Europa League) (A) – Thurs May 3
Burnley (H) – Sun May 6
Leicester City (A) – Wed May 9
Huddersfield (A) – Sun May 13

Earlier this week, Van Persie posted a tribute to Wenger on social media.

Thanks Arsene for all your confidence in me over the years. You are a very special man and a top coach. Definitely one of the very best ever!

I will always see you as my footballing father where under your guidance I had the chance to grow as a man and a player, Im forever thankful for that. I wish you all the very best for the next chapter in your life! #ThanksArsene #TheBoss

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