Robin Van Persie
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‘Superstar’ Sanchez the right fit for Manchester United – Giggs
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
Season’s top three signings so far
With City way out front, attention turns to the individuals who are expected to put on a show
Van Gaal: Changes taking effect as Man United trounces Liverpool
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.
Netherlands thrashes Brazil, claims World Cup third place
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 mourns World Cup ‘catastrophe’ against Netherlands
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.
Starting with a final
The biggest clash of the opening weekend of the World Cup is a repeat of the 2010 final: Spain vs the Netherlands.
Van Persie, Welbeck earn 4-1 victory for Man U
Manchester United ended the first day of the Premier League with a victory against Swansea City on Saturday.
Moyes credits Sir Alex after Man U’s win against Wigan Athletic
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 fans feel ‘disappointed love’ after Van Persie’s goal
Arsenal’s Arsene Wenger says Robin Van Persie’s equaliser for Manchester United left his former club’s fans nursing feelings of "disappointed love".
Ferguson: Arsenal jeers won’t faze Van Persie
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.
Ferguson lauds Van Persie after United’s win over Aston Villa
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.
Man City close league gap with win against United
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.
Ferguson: Van Persie lucky to be alive
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson claimed the Dutchman was blasted "deliberately" in the head with the ball by Swansea’s Ashley Williams.
Van Persie shoots Man U to the top
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.
Van Persie relishing Rooney partnership
Robin van Persie has issued an ominous warning to Braga, saying his partnership with Wayne Rooney is finally beginning to live up to expectations.