Robin van Persie... second consecutive monthly award for Dutchman
Van Persie is O2/Arsenal Player of the Month
Robin van Persie has won his second consecutive O2/Arsenal.com Player of the Month award.
The Dutchman admitted in an interview on Arsenal TV Online that his November prize was based almost entirely on one performance - that double at Chelsea - but he can't say the same about his December award. Robin was in fine form throughout last month and caused problems for every defender he faced.
After sitting out the month’s first two fixtures, Robin returned with a bang. He went close to scoring at Middlesbrough and Aston Villa but did find the target after a sumptuous piece of skill against Liverpool. Receiving a high ball from Samir Nasri with his back to goal, the 25-year-old controlled and swivelled with one touch before lashing an unstoppable effort past Pepe Reina at the near post. It was Robin's 53rd goal for Arsenal, and probably his best at Emirates Stadium.
Robin polled more than 30 per cent of the votes in our December poll. The ever-consistent Bacary Sagna was second while William Gallas finished third.
| Player | % |
| Robin van Persie | 32.7% |
| Bacary Sagna | 22.3% |
| William Gallas | 10.5% |
| Others | 34.5% |
Wayne Rouse from Milton Keynes has won the chance to present Robin with his award before the game against Bolton at Emirates Stadium on Saturday. Wayne will also receive two tickets to the match.
"Robin has been a shining light in what has been a difficult period for Arsenal," said Wayne.
| Player | Month |
| Robin van Persie | November 2008 |
| Theo Walcott | October 2008 |
| Theo Walcott | September 2008 |
| Samir Nasri | August 2008 |
| Cesc Fabregas | Player of the Season 2007/08 |
| Theo Walcott | April 2008 |
| Cesc Fabregas | March 2008 |
| Eduardo | February 2008 |
| Emmanuel Adebayor | January 2008 |
| Eduardo | December 2007 |
| William Gallas | November 2007 |
| Cesc Fabregas | October 2007 |
| Cesc Fabregas | September 2007 |
| Cesc Fabregas | August 2007 |
| Cesc Fabregas | Player of the Season 2006/07 |
| Cesc Fabregas | April 2007 |
| Abou Diaby | March 2007 |
| Tomas Rosicky | February 2007 |
| Julio Baptista | January 2007 |
| Gilberto | December 2006 |
| Cesc Fabregas | November 2006 |
| Cesc Fabregas | October 2006 |
| Emmanuel Eboue | September 2006 |
| Cesc Fabregas | August 2006 |
| Thierry Henry | Player of the Season 2005/06 |
| Jens Lehmann | April 2006 |
| Cesc Fabregas | March 2006 |
| Jens Lehmann | February 2006 |
| Thierry Henry | January 2006 |
| Jose Antonio Reyes | December 2005 |
| Robin van Persie | November 2005 |
| Thierry Henry | October 2005 |
| Sol Campbell | September 2005 |
| Alexander Hleb | August 2005 |
[Wednesday, January 07, 2009]
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