Robin Van Persie tells Chelsea FC to 'shut the f*** up'

Arsenal striker Robin van Persie has launched an blistering attack on Chelsea, telling the Blues to "shut the f*** up" as well as criticising Barcelona

The Netherlands international told Dutch television that Chelsea were constantly "bitching" about referees and also hit out at Spanish and European champions Barca, saying Pep Guardiola's side always tried to talk officials into booking their opponents.

Van Persie was controversially sent off in Arsenal’s Champions League game against Barca back in March.

He said: "People who are watching the game on television and fans really do not want to see these kind of things.

"If you want to witness a lot of complaints, you should just go the bakery or something. There’s always people nagging there as well.

"Chelsea players are always bitching against the referees. I really cannot understand that. Just shut the f*** up and focus on playing football."

Speaking ahead of this weekend's friendly against Brazil, the Dutchman said of Barcelona: "They [Barca players] always go up to referees in an attempt to get an opponent booked.

"They are trying to screw colleagues. That really annoys me.

"The Barcelona players nag about everything that happens on the pitch. I was disappointed with that."