
Van Persie makes Arsenal title claim as Gunners prepare for Premier League run-in
Robin van Persie has made his Premier League title prediction as Arsenal prepare for the run-in against Manchester City in the league.
Robin van Persie has made his Premier League title prediction as Arsenal prepare for the run-in against Manchester City in the league.
Robin van Persie says he is “proud” of Tyrell Malacia and reckons his compatriot is “proving” his worth to Man Utd this season.
Van Persie moved to Man Utd in 2012 after seven years without a trophy at Arsenal and immediately won the Premier League, scoring 26 goals in the process.
Both Robin van Persie and Paul Scholes were impressed with the role that Bruno Fernandes played in Manchester United’s triumph over Barcelona.
Robin van Persie has been pleased with the progression of Marcus Rashford and has described the Manchester United forward as a “unique talent.”
Robin van Persie is convinced something special is brewing at Man Utd with “the whole energy around the club” now different under Erik ten Hag.
Man Utd have been tipped to sign Harry Kane from Tottenham Hotspur next summer as the forward would be ‘open’ to the transfer, according to reports.
Robin van Persie has heaped praise on reported Man Utd target Cody Gakpo as the Dutchman often has an “influence” and is “always dangerous”.
The former Manchester United star helped them to their last Premier League title, in 2013.
“If you compare [him] with Van Persie one more time, I will walk away now.”
The former Netherlands international scored 132 goals in 278 matches for the Gunners.
Does everybody love Van Persie? Arsenal fans would disagree. But most would appreciate his childish excellence.
Thierry Henry scored 226 goals in 370 appearances in all competitions for Arsenal.
Man Utd’s impressive return to European football’s top table had provided much-needed positivity.
No place for Cantona or Fabregas in an XI of players who won the title straight after a summer transfer.
“Easy games just aren’t there anymore. Especially against Fulham or Crystal Palace.”
Robin van Persie also had praise for a “world-class player” at Manchester United.
“What was important for me was that the guys would accept me as the player and person that I am.”
Jonny Evans recalls how “everyone was shocked” by Man Utd signing Robin van Persie in 2012.
Van Persie spent just one season under Ferguson before the Scot retired from management.
Andreas Pereira was asked which signing during his time at Man Utd has made the best first impression.
Former Netherlands international Robin Van Persie controversially left Arsenal for Man Utd in 2012.
Robin van Persie has chosen his “most special” moment of his spell at Manchester United.
While criticising his former club, Robin van Persie praised Liverpool for having a transfer “philosophy”.
“I think you always have to be yourself, and these players were strong because they expressed their own nature.”
“Boys, if we don’t win the league it’s because of these two a**eholes who opted to go out…”
Both Van Persie and Sanchez swapped the Emirates for Old Trafford.
Fabregas admits he felt a huge amount of pressure as captain of Arsenal.
Pogba has made just eight appearances for United this season.
“I’ve watched him play, I’ve played against him, he is like a proper goalscorer. He lives by scoring goals so I’d go for him.”