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Robin van Persie dismisses Nazi celebration claims

Van Persie dismisses Nazi claims
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Arsenal striker Robin van Persie dismisses claims that he celebrated with a Nazi salute during Saturday's 5-3 win against Chelsea.

Arsenal striker Robin van Persie has dismissed claims that he celebrated in the form of a Nazi salute during his side's 5-3 win at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

The Dutchman celebrated in front of the visiting supporters after he gave his team a 4-3 lead against Chelsea.

"It has been brought to my attention of some ridiculous allegations concerning my celebration of one of my goals yesterday," he Tweeted.

"It is totally ludicrous to suggest that my action of brushing my shoulder and pointing to my fans could be construed as anything else but of a showing of joy and celebration.

"To suggest this meant anything to the contrary is insulting and absolutely absurd as nothing else came into my mind."

Van Persie has now scored 27 goals in his last 28 Premier League appearances.

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