Gunner in awe of in-form teammate

Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta believes that the influence of skipper Robin van Persie has helped him adapt easily to life at the Emirates Stadium following a deadline-day move from Everton a little over two months ago.

Van Persie's locker-room presence has been questioned in the past but the Dutchman has consistently been doing his talking on the field, scoring 13 goals in 16 appearances this season.