Without doubt one of the most talented players in the Premier League, injury seems to be the only thing standing between him and greatness
Comfortable out wide or in his favoured position behind the main striker, Van Persie has the potential to be a talisman for the Gunners – if only he could steer clear of injury.
Signed from Feyenoord for £3m in the summer of 2004, he really started to make an impact in 2006-07.
With a fearsome left foot and fantastic close control, it was his trademark curling shots that caught the eye.
But a broken metatarsal, picked up celebrating a goal against Manchester United in January 2007, ended his campaign, while in 2007-08 a knee injury restricted him to just 13 Premier League starts (seven goals).