Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger feels Robin van Persie is growing into his role as captain.

Van Persie struck twice in victory over Bolton Wanderers yesterday.

Wenger told arsenal.com: "I think he is one of these guys who develops with responsibilities. You would think he is not natural at the start but when he has the responsibility he really grows well into the role. I have observed him and he does very well.

"He does not talk a lot to the other players because he is not a talker but he speaks his mind."