Arsenal's two-goal hero Robin van Persie admits they were fortunate to come away with the three points at Liverpool.

The striker hailed the result as massive in the race for fourth place in the Barclays Premier League.

"It means a lot, to score at Anfield is big because Anfield is a massive ground," the Holland striker told Sky Sports 2.

"I'm proud of that, but even more proud of this win. I don't think we really deserved it to be honest because Liverpool played better."

He added: "I think we are 10 points ahead of Liverpool now and we can wait to see what Spurs do tomorrow (against Manchester United). It's a big win, a massive win."