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Wigan boss Martinez: More to Arsenal than Van Persie

Wigan Athletic boss Roberto Martinez is wary of focusing too much on Arsenal captain Robin van Persie today.

Martinez has never tasted defeat to Arsenal as Wigan Athletic manager.

And Martinez told Absolute Radio: "Obviously he's a world class player and I don't think you can describe many players nowadays with that title, but the truth is he's got all the individuals around him as well that can really hurt you if you leave yourself exposed.

"Gervinho, Walcott, Arteta, Aaron Ramsey, they are players that are very, very good at one on one situations, so you have to be very, very careful. The truth is that Van Persie is a player that can really get a result just based on his performance and it doesn't need much to affect results, so we'll have to be well aware. Excited because playing Arsenal is the game that you want to be involved and as a football club we want to create a special atmosphere and enjoy the afternoon."

 Listen to Wigan vs Arsenal this Saturday 3rd December on Rock 'N' Roll Football only on Absolute Radio extra - on DAB Digital Radio, 1215AM and online in the UK from 1.30pm. Tune in for the full Roberto Martinez interview. For more go to absoluteradio.co.uk/football.

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