Robin van Persie
Van Persie gives verdict on Man Utd sacking Solskjaer & hiring Pochettino
Former Manchester United forward Robin van Persie has urged the club to keep faith in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer despite Mauricio Pochettino’s desire to return to management. Solskjaer’s future is now in more doubt after the Red devils slipped to a 2-1 defeat to Istanbul Basaksehir in the Champions League on Wednesday. The United boss has […]
Zaha reveals the bizarre secret to Van Persie’s incredible chest control
Wilfried Zaha concedes he only realised how good Robin van Persie was when he signed for Manchester United and claims his sublime chest control was down to it being ‘curved’. Sir Alex Ferguson convinced Zaha to sign for the Red devils in January 2013 but the winger was loaned back to Crystal Palace for the […]
Robin van Persie reveals a furious Van Gaal once slapped him
Former Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has revealed Louis van Gaal slapped him when he refused to be substituted during a crucial match in the 2014 World Cup. Van Gaal coached Van Persie at international level with the Netherlands and also at club level when the Dutchman became Manchester United manager in 2014. Van […]
Van Persie explains why he chose Man Utd over Man City
Former Arsenal striker Robin van Persie has explained how Sir Alex Ferguson was the deciding factor in his decision to move to Manchester United instead of Manchester City or Juventus. The Dutchman signed for the Red Devils from rivals Arsenal in a £22m deal in 2012 and guided the club to their 20th league title […]
Robin van Persie hits out at Man Utd for ‘gambling’ on two key signings
Robin van Persie believes Manchester United lost their way when Sir Alex Ferguson stepped down as the club manager and claims they have ‘gambled’ on signing the likes of Pogba and Sanchez. United’s attacking issues have seen them linked with a host of forwards in recent weeks, such as Harry Kane, Jadon Sancho and Aubameyang, […]
‘Van Persie and Nasri were the only players on my level’ – Fabregas explains why he left Arsenal
Cesc Fabregas has revealed why he left Arsenal nine years ago, conceding to crying after defeats while naming Robin van Persie and Nasri as the only players on his level “mentally and technically” at the club. Arsene Wenger managed to sign Fabregas as a youngster from Barcelona’s La Masia academy in 2003, and he became the […]
Solskjaer hits out at Van Persie again after Man Utd’s draw against Wolves
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has followed up his attack on Robin van Persie after United’s goalless draw against Wolves in the FA Cup by saying that he does not need to scare his players in order to motivate them. After United’s defeat to Arsenal on Wednesday, Van Persie criticised Solskjaer for smiling in his post-match interview […]
Robin van Persie blasts ‘nice guy’ Solskjaer after Man Utd’s defeat to Arsenal
Robin van Persie has criticised Red devils boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for smiling during his post-match interview after Manchester United’s 2-0 defeat to Arsenal on New Year’s Day. United delivered a poor performance at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday as first-half goals from Nicolas Pepe and Sokratis Papastathopoulos was enough to secure a 2-0 victory […]
‘Go at them!’ – Van Persie hits out at Emery’s game plan in Arsenal’s draw with Man Utd
Robin van Persie has criticised the tactics of Arsenal head coach Unai Emery as his team played out a 1-1 draw in the Premier League with Manchester United at Old Trafford on Monday evening. Van Persie featured as a forward for both sides, but he was left astounded that the north London outfit did not approach the […]
Van Persie hits back at Mertesacker over Arsene Wenger criticism
Robin van Persie has hit back at his former Arsenal teammate Per Mertesacker over his comments about Arsene Wenger. The Dutchman played in the same Arsenal side as the former Germany international for a solitary campaign before his acrimonious exit to Manchester United. Mertesacker played a key role in three FA Cup victories in the space of three years but […]