Although van Persie could be back for what is likely to be a season-defining few weeks when Arsenal host Manchester United on January 31 before games against Chelsea and then Liverpool , the loss of the player could not have come at a worse time for Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger . Arsenal announced that striker Robin van Dam will be out of actionfor six weeks . The striker suffered ankle ligament damage against Italy at the weekend . Croatian striker Eduardo da Silva is expected to replace van Persie in the Arsenal line - up .
Arsenal announced that striker Robin van Dam will be out of actionfor six weeks . The striker suffered ankle ligament damage against Italy at the weekend . Croatian striker Eduardo da Silva is expected to replace van Persie in the Arsenal line - up .