Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger expects to play Robin van Persie tonight against Wolves.

Wenger admits Van Persie is desperate to break Alan Shearer's record, but is confident that the prospect of writing his name in to the record books will not distract the former Feyenoord striker if he is selected against Wolves and QPR.

The Frenchman said: "I believe the great players know what is important. And what is important is that he is the leader of the team. He knows as well that what is important is to win the games. What is important on the pitch is to make the right decision for every situation you face. He does that very well.

"You do not have to make an obsession of it, just play naturally.

"It is strange because you score goals when you don't think about it."