Source: Twitter (@walshybhoy)

Betting firm Coral took advantage of Van Persie's departure for Manchester United with a brilliant PR stunt at the Emirates Stadium.

Their Removal Van Persie vehicle was pictured outside with Van Persie's body double being loaded into the back by two removal men in overalls.

The image has already gained hundreds of retweets on Twitter, with Arsenal fans at least hoping to cling onto their sense of humour if not their prized asset.