Arsenal's Robin van Persie has warned that the Premier
League's physical approach could see some of the foreign stars head
abroad.
Ahead of Saturday's clash with Manchester United, the Holland
international believes referees offer little protection to the
likes of Cesc Fabregas and United's Cristiano Ronaldo.
Van Persie's comments specifically refer to Ronaldo's sending off
against Portsmouth, and his opinion that Fabregas was victim of
rough treatment by Blackburn earlier in the season.
"You have to stay within certain boundaries," he told the
Mirror.
"I know he (Ronaldo) headbutted an opponent, but he was kicked
continually. Some referees do protect you, but not enough. Yes,
that was nice, really English.
"You prepare yourself for a battle, especially when you go north.
That's not a problem.
"However, I do have a problem when Fabregas is brought down and
someone 'purely by accident' plants his studs on his neck."
Fantastic Fabregas
Meanwhile, Gunners' striker Emmanuel Adebayor has hailed Spanish
wonderkid Cesc Fabregas, labelling him the 'best in the
world'.
Fabregas has netted 10 times from midfield already this season, and
Adebayor is certain the Spaniard is currently the best in the
business.
"At the moment Cesc is the best in the world. It's between him and
Barcelona's Lionel Messi. He's a great player too but, for me, at
the moment it's Cesc Fabregas," he told The Sun.
"It's not just because he's a team-mate but the way he plays.
Absolutely fantastic.
"He's our new leader, like Thierry was. We know with one pass, one
shot, one corner he can change a game.
"He's scoring and he has gained in confidence as well. At any time
he can win us a game."
