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Gunners suffer agonising blow

Author: Brandon Barker
Date: 29/11/2009
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Arsenal have been dealt a massive blow with the news that Dutch forward Robin van Persie faces up to five months out of action due to a serious ankle injury which requires surgery.

The 26-year-old was injured while on international duty with the Netherlands two weeks ago, lasting little more than ten minutes of his country's friendly against Italy.

Initial reports suggested that he could be back in action in around six weeks, but the Gunners have confirmed a much more severe blow.

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Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has dismissed renewed rumours linking England defender Micah Richards with a January exit from Eastlands.

Tottenham Hotspur are reported to be showing an interest in the 21-year-old, who has suffered a dip in form in recent months.

West Ham United manager Gianfranco Zola has pledged to be patient with Kieron Dyer during his latest return from injury.

The injury-jinxed midfielder is available for selection for the first time since picking up a hamstring problem at the end of September.

But following his chequered history with serious injury, Zola is taking no chances with the 30-year-old fitness.

In cricket, England's star batsman Kevin Pietersen has been backed by team-mate Paul Collingwood to start hitting top form in the very near future.

The 29-year-old only recently returned to action after a long-term absence due to an Achilles injury and is back in the England side currently battling out a one-day series in South Africa.

Pietersen made 45 in the crushing third ODI loss in Cape Town, a result which has led to the Proteas being installed as online betting favourites to win the series.

Meanwhile, Wasps' director of rugby Tony Hanks has defended his club's decision not to play against Sale Sharks at Edgeley Park on Friday evening.

Hanks felt that the waterlogged surface would have been dangerous, despite the home side and the match referee ruling that the pitch was playable.

In rugby league, Hull KR head coach Justin Morgan believes that an injection of youth will help his team to be stronger next season.

Bradford Bulls' Matt Cook, Hull FC's Josh Hodgson and former Leeds Rhinos youngster Michael Ratu have joined Morgan's men, with the likes of Stanley Gene, Makali Aizue, Nick Fozzard and Daniel Fitzhenry having been released.

Finally in golf, world number one Tiger Woods has been released from hospital after being treated for facial injuries following a car crash outside his home in Windermere, Florida.

The 33-year-old was described as being in 'good condition', with earlier rumours of serious injuries having been dismissed.

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