Wenger: Show respect to Van Persie

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has appealled to fans to 'show respect' to his former captain Robin van Persie when he plays against his old club for the first time on Saturday.

　

The striker spent eight years with the Gunners before moving to Manchester United in the close season for a reported 24 million pound ($38.74 million) transfer fee.

　

Wenger said: 'I don't know (what reception he'll get but) I hope it is a respectful one because he has played for us for eight years, he has done very well for us. You want him to be respected.

　

'We campaign against discrimination, it was still the case last week so why should it not be the case this week?'

　

　

Nov. 1, 2012.