________________________________Van Persie scored two second-half penalties in Arsenal's win at the Emirates
Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has called on the Football Association to investigate an alleged elbow from Arsenal's Robin van Persie after Villa were knocked out of the FA Cup.
McLeish felt the Arsenal captain caught defender Carlos Cuellar as they jumped for a high ball in the 64th minute.
"It was a clear elbow. Would I like the FA to look at it? Yes," said McLeish.
Two Van Persie penalties helped the Gunners to a 3-2 victory after they had been 2-0 down at half-time on Sunday.
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Returning to the alleged elbow incident, McLeish added: "Look at my nose, it is a result of elbows all my career. It is something which is dangerous.- Continue reading the main story
- Born: 6 August 1983, Rotterdam
- Clubs: Feyenoord 2001-04; Arsenal 2004-present
- Arsenal goals/appearances: 120/195
- 2011-12 goals/appearances: 29/33
"But the referee did not seem to think there was anything in it. I never mentioned it to the referee. I saw it in real time.
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