Vieira stresses importance of Van Persie

Former Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira has stressed the importance of keeping Robin van Persie at the Emirates Stadium.
The Netherlands international is in the last year of his contract at the north London club, and is thought to be stalling on signing a new contract.
With Vieira’s new side Manchester City waiting in the wings and eager to bring the prolific forward to the Etihad Stadium, the Frenchman has admitted that losing their captain would be a sickening blow for Arsenal.
“I think losing Samir Nasri and Cesc Fabregas last year was a big shock for Arsenal – and if they lose...