Robin van Persie could be back for the final month of the season at Arsenal.

The Sunday Times says Van Persie is on course to play the final month of the season after making unexpectedly rapid progress in his recovery from a serious ankle injury.

The Dutchman ruptured ligaments in a November 14 friendly international, although he did not have surgery until December.

"There is a chance for Van Persie to be back mid-April," said Arsenal's manager, Arsène Wenger.