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Arsenal relying on van Persie and midfield strength to beat Manchester United - originally posted on Soccerlens.comIn August Manchester United and Wayne Rooney inflicted a resounding 8-2 defeat on Arsenal, with Rooney netting a hat-trick. However, since then it is Robin van Persie who has lit up the Premier League. The division’s top scorer has found the net 18 times in 21 appearances with a rate of 97 minutes per goal and 23% chance conversion, compared with Rooney’s 13 goals at a still impressive 114 minutes per goal and 19% chance conversion. Robin van Persie vs Wayne Rooney in Premier League 2011-12 Robin van Persie Premier League 2011/12 Wayne Rooney Arsenal Team Manchester United 21 Appearances 19 1752 Minutes On Pitch 1486 Goal Attempts 18 Goals 13 97 Mins per goal 114 17 Goals inside box 8 1 Goals outside box 5 97 Total shots (including blocked) 90 58% Shooting Accuracy 56% 23% Chance Conversion 19% Passing 992 Touches 1218 47 Touch...
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