After failing to score against Fulham, van Persie scored again for Arsenal, this time against Wigan Athletic to make the score 4 -- 0 to Arsenal on 3 December 2011. He then added to his tally with the only goal of the game against Everton, an exquisite volley from an Alex Song long ball. The following match, versus Aston Villa, saw him score a penalty and provide an assist. Van Persie 's final goal of the 2011 calendar year came in Arsenal 's one - goal win over Queens Park Rangers on the last day of the year. The goal took his tally for the year to 35 goals, one short of Alan Shearer 's Premier League record.
how many premier league goals did van persie score
35