Arsene Wenger: 'Robin Van Persie could have seen red'

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has admitted that he feared Robin Van Persie would be sent off during the club's 2-1 win over Newcastle United on Monday.

Van Persie, who scored Arsenal's first of the match, clashed with Magpies goalkeeper Tim Krul at the final whistle, prompting a brawl amongst the players.

"I don't know if it is history from Holland or today's story. I've not spoken to Robin yet. I am happy that it stayed yellow and not red," Wenger told The Mirror.

The victory moved Arsenal onto 52 points in the Premier League table.