Arsenal striker Robin van Persie says it will be difficult to see Cesc Fabregas leave this summer.
Fabregas has been Arsenal's focal point since Thierry Henry left Emirates Stadium four years ago and Van Persie has benefited more than most from his vision and range of passing.
"I think it will be hard [for me if he goes]," admitted Van Persie to arsenal.com.
"If I speak about my situation, he is the first one I look at if he is playing or not. We have a connection together, he knows exactly when to pass, when to make his decisions. In his mind, he is quicker than most other players and that is very special.
"For example, against Blackpool away [last season], he gave me four or five unbelievable passes in the first 18 minutes. I missed them but he gave them to me.
"He is a special player, he can see things quicker than others. He will be a miss for any team, that's why I hope that he stays and we can play a bit longer together."
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