Tag: Robin van Persie
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Man United striker feels ‘responsible’ for poor form
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has admitted his struggle in front of goal and said that he feels responsible for his side’s poor form. The Dutch international has scored just eight goals in 21 league games this season, prompting the former Arsenal man to respond to recent criticism when speaking to reporters on Monday.…
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£175m quartet score just three times in five Man United matches
Robin van Persie, Radamel Falcao, Angel di Maria and Wayne Rooney have scored just three goals in 450 minutes of football for Manchester United. The talented quartet have failed to gel this season at Old Trafford, giving boss Louis van Gaal a problem in terms of goalscoring, which has seen the likes of James Wilson…
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Van Persie: Man United on the way up
Manchester United forward Robin van Persie believes his side are moving forward after their 2-1 win over Southampton. Dutch striker Van Persie scored a brace to seal the points against Ronald Koeman’s youthful side on Monday evening in a result that saw United move into third place. And, the 31-year-old believes that he and his…
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Van Gaal losing patience with Van Persie
Football Express News understands that Louis van Gaal’s relationship with striker Robin van Persie at Manchester United is under some pressure. Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal could be set to axe Robin van Persie after the Dutch striker continues to struggle with poor form. Numerous reports across English press claim that Van Persie’s position…
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Van Persie ready to QUIT Man United for Inter Milan
Robin van Persie is ready to quit Manchester United and make a fresh start with Inter Milan in Italy. Numerous reports across English press claim that Van Persie’s position in the United starting eleven is under threat of late with boss Louis van Gaal worried by his lack of goals. And, with Inter Milan interest…
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Man United striker Van Persie defends his Dutch captaincy
Robin van Persie has hit back at criticism of his Netherlands captaincy and insists that he was correctly awarded the role by Louis van Gaal. Van Persie has been captain for Netherlands since 2013 and led his country to a third-placed finish in the 2014 World Cup, though Dutch boss Van Gaal decided to appoint…
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Man United to offer same £250k per week deal to striker
Manchester United are planning a new contract offer to striker Robin van Persie. Van Persie demanded a whopping £250k per week when he left Arsenal for Old Trafford two seasons back and it is thought that the English club are preparing a deal which would see him remain on the same pay structure. However, the terms…
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Van Persie set to be axed by Van Gaal
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal could be set to axe Robin van Persie for the weekend tie with Crystal Palace. Numerous reports across English press claim that Van Persie’s position in the United starting eleven is now under threat after young striker James Wilson showed promise on the training field. United boss Van Gaal…
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Man United striker calms row with Huntelaar
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has played down reports that he and Schalke striker Klass-Jan Huntelaar are still at war after an altercation whilst on international duty. Both players were involved in an altercation as Netherlands came from behind to beat Kazakhstan in their last Euro 2016 outing, but Van Persie has played down…
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Man United striker Van Persie reveals crisis talks
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has revealed that Netherlands boss Guus Hiddink held ‘crisis’ talks with him over the national side’s recent form. The 31-year-old Dutch captain has led the team in their first three Euro 2016 qualifiers with two of those ending in defeat to Iceland and Czech Republic. And, the former Arsenal…
