The 29-year-old Chile striker, who came close to joining Manchester City last summer, signed what is believed to be a four-and-a-half-year contract
With City way out front, attention turns to the individuals who are expected to put on a show
The win, secured by goals from Rooney, Mata and van Persie, was United’s sixth in a row and galvanised their grip on third place in the table.
Brazil’s World Cup experience has ended with more trauma after suffering a 3-0 defeat to Netherlands in a battle for third place.
Spain’s press have pulled apart the side they’ve eulogised for six years, with commentators asking if the Dutch trouncing heralds the end of an era.
The biggest clash of the opening weekend of the World Cup is a repeat of the 2010 final: Spain vs the Netherlands.
Manchester United ended the first day of the Premier League with a victory against Swansea City on Saturday.
United beat Wigan Athletic 2-0 in the season curtain-raiser to give Moyes a successful start to fill the huge boots of Alex Ferguson.
Arsenal’s Arsene Wenger says Robin Van Persie’s equaliser for Manchester United left his former club’s fans nursing feelings of "disappointed love".
Alex Ferguson has no concerns about the prospect of Robin van Persie facing abuse from fans of his former club Arsenal when the teams clash on Sunday.
Manager Alex Ferguson says Robin van Persie’s second goal in their 3-0 win over Aston Villa proves Manchester United deserve a place in history.
Sergio Aguero has grabbed Manchester City a 2-1 win against United, helping to close the gap at the top of the English Premier League with 12 points.
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson claimed the Dutchman was blasted "deliberately" in the head with the ball by Swansea’s Ashley Williams.
Robin van Persie piled on the misery for former club Arsenal as Manchester United went top of the Premier League with a 2-1 victory at Old Trafford.
Robin van Persie has issued an ominous warning to Braga, saying his partnership with Wayne Rooney is finally beginning to live up to expectations.
Robin van Persie struck twice late on to complete his hat-trick and seal a dramatic 3-2 Premier League victory for Manchester United over Southampton.
Ahead of Robin Van Persie’s Manchester debut, we take stock of the tweets that made us laugh out loud following his surprise move from Arsenal.
Robin van Persie has become the latest big-name player to slip from Arsenal’s grasp when the Dutch striker completed his move to Manchester United.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has insisted the Gunners were left with "no choice" but to sell Robin van Persie to Manchester United.
Arsenal’s captain Robin van Persie says he will not extend his contract with the Premier League club, leaving his future uncertain.
