The Arsenal captain, Robin van Persie, has insisted he is committed to the club.

"There have been many stories in the media lately. I am committed to Arsenal. That's how it is," said Van Persie, who has been annoyed at a report that claimed he had put his house up for sale to help him secure his departure from Arsenal.

"I moved house last year. I see stories which make me laugh but I can see how frustrating it is from the fans' point of view," the striker said in his programme notes for the home match against Sunderland on Sunday.

"I am committed to Arsenal. I am the captain. Don't believe everything you read. "As for that house story, the house has been for sale for a while but I'm not living on the streets or anything.

"I have found a really nice house, and yes, it's in London. So I want to put that straight. I am committed and I will show that on the pitch."