It's been coming. Finally a season of a fully fit Van Persie. Without ever being troubled by a knee or ankle problem, Robin Van Persie has silenced his critics in fashion, collecting the PFA Player of the Year award after hitting 37 goals for club & country throughout the 2011/2012 season. Proving himself to be the best striker in the world. Or is he?
Even after his prolific season with Arsenal, England's Wayne Rooney has fashioned another stellar season of his own.
But who has been the better player?
Goals
Robin Van Persie has scored 30 goals domestically, and 7 goals in other competitions.
Wayne Rooney has scored 27 goals domestically, and 7 goals in other competitions.
1-0 Van Persie strikes again
Assists
Wayne Rooney helped out his team mates 4 times throughout the season.
Robin Van Persie helped out his team mates 9 time throughout the season.
2-0 Robin Van Persie gets on the score sheet again
Key Passes
Robin Van Persie has made 92 key passes.
Wayne Rooney only made 51 key passes.
3-0 Van Persie has stormed into a seemingly unassailable lead
Robin Van Persie has been caught offside 44 times.
Wayne Rooney, playing the much deeper role, has been caught offside only 2 times.
3-1 Surely a consolation goal..
Dispossessed & Turnovers
Robin Van Persie has been dispossessed 90 times and has given away possession 52 times.
Wayne Rooney has been dispossessed 73 times and has given away possession 51 times.
3-3 Unbelievable! Rooney has equalised!
Successful Dribbles
Robin Van Persie has completed 42 dribbles.
Wayne Rooney has completed 33 dribbles.
4-3 RVP restores the lead
No doubt about it. RVP has been the best player in the Premier League this season. Overtaking Wayne Rooney and David Silva in the process. The Dutch's chances of winning Euro 2012 is looking promising.
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