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Arsenal striker Van Persie admits nerves were jangling

Arsenal ace Robin van Persie admits nerves were jangling before he struck in last night's Champions League win over Olympiakos.

Van Persie revealed: "The boss said at half-time to be patient and our moment would come.

"It did. But it was a big relief."

The Dutchman and Andrey Arshavin struck for the Gunners in the 2-0 win.

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