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The bizarre reason why Robin van Persie was snubbed by Tottenham before joining Arsenal

Robin van Persie was denied a move to Tottenham before joining Arsenal after making a substitute appearance in a match that saw Spurs recruiters walk away.

The Dutchman is a Premier League legend after scoring 132 goals for the Gunners during a clinical career in London before later going on to lead Manchester United to Premier League title glory.

Van Persie was a constant thorn against Spurs throughout his prolific Arsenal stint scoring five times against the club's arch rivals who rued missing the chance to sign him during the icon's breakthrough years.