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Van Persie set to bolster Arsenal strikeforce

ESPN staff
April 1, 2011
Robin van Persie suffered a knee injury on international duty in midweek © PA Photos
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Arsene Wenger has received a welcome boost with the news that Robin van Persie will be fit to face Blackburn this weekend.

Van Persie returned from international duty in midweek with a minor knee problem, but Wenger confirmed the Dutch striker had not suffered any long-term damage.

"He's alright - he will be in the squad," Wenger said. "It was a kick on his knee but he had a test this morning and felt alright. If he has no reaction overnight he should be OK."

With Cesc Fabregas and Theo Walcott available, Wenger is keen to ensure he has no other injury woes if Arsenal are to challenge rivals Manchester United for the Premier League title.

"I am an optimist so always I hoped it would not be too severe," Wenger said. "That was the case - for once we had good news. We all [hold our breath] because it's the final part of the season and losing a player now is basically losing them for the rest of the season.

"We are in the final sprint for the championship so we want all our players available."

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