Van Persie: Arsenal should take advantage of the moment of pause competition

Arsenal's defeat to Manchester United with the score 8-2 at Old Trafford on Sunday (28 / 8) then, it still leaves a lot of surprise parties. Striking and poor scores indicated Arsenal game is why. Almost unbelievable that a club in the last 15 years diligent perched in the top four English Premier League standings with a score finished off a landslide.

Indeed several key players Arsenal, like Jack Wilshere, Thomas Vermaelen, Bacary Sagna, Abou Diaby and Kieran Gibbs could not perform because of injury. Samir Nasri's departure to the City and Fabregas to Barcelona, ​​Arsenal's midfield made so fragile. Losing Gervinho, Alex Song and Emmanuel Frimpong Arsenal suffered because of the sanctions made before the game started even already feels complete.

But, for the last captain of the Gunners, Robin van Persie who replaced Fabregas, all the bad things that happen in his squad should not be used as an excuse for the most humiliating defeat ever suffered by Arsenal in the Premier League era.

According to Van Persie, Arsenal can take advantage off the competition with English Premier League match this weekend because of the European Cup qualifying and friendly matches between countries. Gap of two weeks before facing Swansea in the next week, could make Arsenal restore mental condition after the tragedy at Old Trafford.

"We will face Swansea in the next two weeks and it was a good opportunity. I looked at the game."

"We're down with the best power on Sunday. We give you the best but it's definitely not good enough."

"I do not think we can hide behind the excuse of injury or sanctions. It was just an excuse. They (Manchester United) also have players injured, it's football."

Van Persie also give credit to the fans who continue to provide support Arsenal at Old Trafford.

"The incredible fans," said Persie.

"It's one thing that is very positive. They cheered for 90 minutes. We really appreciate it."

"Sometimes you'll see the fans leaving early (when the team lost), but I do not see it. When after the game, the players went to Arsenal fans and chairs there are still full."

"It feels incredible. I love it. It makes the players find it helpful."