Robin van Persie left Arsenal in 2012.
Robin van Persie’s departure from Arsenal in 2012 still feels painful for Arsenal supporters.
Van Persie was the Premier League’s most prolific player but ran out of patience with the Gunners.
He pushed for an exit and joined Manchester United, helping them to win the Premier League title a year later.
Gunners fans then had to experience the humiliation of giving Van Persie a ‘guard of honour’ when he returned to The Emirates.
Van Persie is now retired and he retains a big affection for his former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.
He was in attendance as Wenger was presented with the Legends of Football award on Monday night.
But as the replies to Van Persie’s message show, the resentment towards him cuts deep seven years on.
Here is a look at the reaction from Arsenal fans to Van Persie’s message…
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