Van Persie shows off his Premier League Golden Boot award
Arsenal striker, Robin van Persie has scooped the Golden Boot Award for
the 2011/12 Premier League season, beating Wayne Rooney and Sergio
Aguero to the top spot.
The 28-year-old forward has received the award for the first time in
his career, along with 30,000 pounds to be given to a charity of his
choice, reports Goal.com.
Van Persie's 30-goal haul has matched that of Arsenal legend Thierry
Henry in 2003/04, and gives him his third accolade in recent weeks after
he took both the PFA and Football Writers' Player of the Year awards.
The Dutchman has been key to the Gunners' success this season, scoring
several vital goals which have secured Champions League football for the
north London side.
Wayne Rooney finished runner-up to van Persie with 27 league goals,
after seeing Manchester United teammate Dimitar Berbatov pick up the
award last year.
Two of Van Persie's strikes have been nominated for Goal of the Season,
including a memorable volley against Everton at the Emirates Stadium
back in December.
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