Published By John Cross - Mirror Football

Robin van Persie is set to give Arsenal's title charge a huge fitness boost.

Dutch striker van Persie will return to training with Arsenal this week and Arsene Wenger says he could be back in a month.

It is a major lift for Arsenal as the Dutch striker has been out since rupturing ankle ligaments in a friendly against Italy four months ago and fears were growing he could miss the rest of the season and the World Cup.

But Wenger said: "He is looking sharp. But he is still a month away. He should be back with us this week. Our fitness man has seen him in Holland and here."


Van Persie went to Serbia for treatment straight after the injury but has since had rehabilitation work at Arsenal and in his native Holland.