There were few arguments when Robin van Persie was named PFA Player of the Year for the 2011/2012 season. He turned around Arsenal(***)s season and did so with style, scoring some absolute crackers at the most crucial of times [GALLO/GETTY]
Published On 24 Apr 201224 Apr 2012
But before we get to Arsenal lets not forget the strong performances he has put in for his country this year. In May he scored four during the Netherlands 11-0 drubbing of San Marino in a Euro Championships qualfier [GALLO/GETTY]
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After a shock defeat to Blackburn, Van Persie got Arsenal back on the right track scoring two goals for the Gunners to boost them to a 3-0 victory over Bolton. They were his 99th and 100th goals for Arsenal and moved his team from 17th to 12th [GALLO/GETTY]
Two classy finishes from the Dutchman earned Arsenal a 2-1 victory over Sunderland. The Gunner(***)s captain opened the scoring after just 29 seconds and scored the winner eight minutes from time. A truly heroic performance that made Arsenal fans wonder how much longer he would stay at a club languishing in 10th position [GALLO/GETTY]
However, two goals was not enough for Van Persie against Chelsea. His hat-trick inspired Arsenal to an incredible 5-3 victory as their recovery gathered momentum. The goals took his tally to a remarkable 28 goals in 27 Premier League games [GALLO/GETTY]
Van Persie was not only on form in the Premier League but also for Arsenal in the Champions League. His three goals against Borussia Dortmund sent Arsenal top of Group F and into the knockout stage for the 12th successive season [GALLO/GETTY]
Arsenal got revenge over Blackburn Rovers at the Emirates. Van Persie scored three as the Gunners ran out 7-1 winners. RVP had also scored twice in Arsenal(***)s 3-2 win over Aston Villa in the FA Cup a week earlier [GALLO/GETTY]
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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger paid tribute to his star striker after a 2-1 victory over Liverpool, "exceptional development as a player and as a human being." Van Persie pushed Arsenal towards the Champions League places scoring a superb 92nd minute volley to give his side a late winner against the Reds [GALLO/GETTY]
So far this season Robin van Persie has scored 38 goals in all competitions. However, although he is the main man at the Emirates it has been a team effort that has seen the Gunners march their way up the table to third position. A strong finish and European football might just be enough to convince Arsenal(***)s biggest asset to stay at the club [GALLO/GETTY]
