Dealing with your biggest rivals in the transfer market is always going to be nerve-wracking, because the outcome is either going to be horrific or glorious. Arsenal actually have the perfect example of both outcomes in dealing with Man United. Robin van Persie was a sale that came back to haunt them on a regular basis as he played a major role in taking the title to Old Trafford, whereas Alexis Sanchez was a disaster at Old Trafford and he’s still a financial burden just now. While Man United are a rival to Arsenal – they aren’t Spurs – so dealing with their London rivals is a definite case of upping the stakes. READ MORE: “All the latest reports are accurate” – Arsenal...
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