One of the advantages of training with Robin Van Persie for years is that, faced with a free header from the Dutchman, Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny knew exactly where to put his face. The Poland international received physio treatment after taking the Manchester United striker's bullet header straight to his schnozzle.
It's hard to say exactly how BT Sport's television coverage of the Premier League will fare next season, but one thing is for sure: Manchester United's Robin van Persie will be part of the promotional package. The Dutchman took to Facebook yesterday to say he was "having fun at the BT Sport shoot" and attached [.
Manchester United fans collectively held their breath (and Manchester City fans wondered if they were destined to retain the Premier League title after all) when Robin Van Persie picked up a bizarre injury during Saturday's win over QPR. In straining to cross the ball in the build-up to United's opening goal, an off-balance Van Persie [.
Robin Van Persie was subbed off with an injury in the first-half of Manchester United's match against QPR this afternoon. The Dutchman had been struggled since tumbling into a cameraman's pit during the build-up to Rafael's goal. None of the footage we've seen so far captures Van Persie's fall, although one replay of the goal [.
Andre Santos' fairly dubious performances at left-back had already got many Arsenal fans wondering if he's the man for them. So, he decided to use Saturday's defeat at Manchester United to alienate any Gooners who still had some patience remaining. With the Gunners trailing, the Brazilian chose walking down the tunnel at half-time as an [.
Ducky's Note: Here's Aniruddha's second post for us, as he looks into all
the rumours about Rooney being on 'shaky ground' at United.
It's been hardly a month since RvP arrived at United and he's already got lips wagging about the
future of Wayne Rooney the man without whom life at United would have been unimaginable any time
over the last three years.
Arsene Wenger criticizes Juventus in RVP transfer saga by AM In an interview to Corriere dello
Sport, Arsene Wenger has mocked Juventus' attempt to sign Robin van Persie this summer. The
Frenchman said that the Italian giant tried to get van Persie on the cheap before Arsenal sold the
Dutchman to Manchester United for 24million.
For the second time in over 8 months, Manchester United came back and won the match. It was also
the second time a Dutchman at United had opened their account against Fulham and scored a
hat-trick...
When Robin Van Persie completed his hat-trick on Sunday not only did he ensure that his manager
would celebrate his 1000th league game in charge of Manchester United with a win, he also confirmed
that Sir Alex Ferguson has still an eye for a good transfer coup. Since the Dutchman signed from
Arsenal less than [.
Robin van Persie is a thorough - bred pedigree made for Manchester United .The silk guile steel a
track record on his glittering CV. Albeit absent of any winners medals to confirm the
Dutchman's...
Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic is full of praise for summer signing Robin van Persie,
insisting that the heroic showing of the former Arsenal captain has compensated for the club's poor
defensive form.
Vidic struggled with make-shift defensive partner Michael Carrick as United conceded three goals
in their opening two matches.
Manchester United forward Robin van Persie believes that the introduction of Paul Scholes and
not his hat-trick was the main reason why the Red Devils came from behind to beat Southampton 3-2
yesterday.
Van Persie scored United's first equalizer minutes following Rickie Lambert's early opening goal
and even after Morgan Schneiderlin restored the Saints' advantage, the Dutchman added two late
goals to secure all three points for Sir Alex Ferguson's men.
One of the most noted club changesin the recently closed transfer window was that of Robbie Van
Persie's change from Arsenal to mighty Manchester United. Truly the Dutchman has started well, and
today against Southampton was the player everyone talks about. Manchester United had great
difficulty against Southampton!
Southampton 2-3 Manchester United Premier League 2nd September 2012
On Sir Alex Ferguson's 1,000th league game in charge of Manchester United, summer-signing Robin
Van Persie conjured up a fine gift for his boss in the shape of a crucial hat-trick.
United travel to St Mary's to take on Southampton this weekend, and are 1.57 with Betfred to come
away with all three points. They have won on their last four visits in all competitions, and having
got back on track with a 3-2 win over Fulham following their opening game defeat at the hands
of Everton and in reality should prove far too strong for The Saints.
Dimitar Berbatov was only exercising his right to a destination of choice when he opted for a
last-minute move to Fulham but that has not stopped Italian rivals Juventus and Fiorentina to be
locked in a heated exchange of words over the striker's proposed transfer.
Manchester United have used Berbatov rather sparingly since the end of the 2010-11 campaign,
where he saw himself excluded from the club's Champions League final squad despite his prolific
goal-scoring form that season.
After watching his side succumb to a second straight goalless draw, Arsenal manager Arsene
Wenger rubbished claims that they'll struggle to cope with the departure of talisman Robin van
Persie.
The Gunners' leading goalscorer from last season completed a shocking move to Manchester United
earlier this month, and while Arsenal fired yet another blank the Dutchman was on the scoresheet at
Old Trafford.
Many Arsenal fans are wondering where the goals will come from now that former captain Robin van
Persie has signed for the hated rivals Manchester United. The Dutchman scored 30 league goals last
season and that could prove difficult to replace. Some people believe that it was the excellent
service he got last season that [.
Marouane Fellaini rose above make-shift center-half Michael Carrick to head home the night's
only goal twelve minutes into the second half and propel Everton to a famous win over Manchester
United.
United, whose costly 4-4 draw against the Toffees last season played a major part in their title
defeat to bitter rivals Manchester City, once again met a Toffees side that was ready for a fight
at Goodison Park.
Manchester United are a top priced 1.91 with Betfred and Paddy Power to get their season off to
a flying start with victory over Everton at Goodison and look bankers to do so.
Robin van Persie is in the squad after completing his £24m move from Arsenal in time, and the
thought of him linking up with Wayne Rooney is a mouth watering prospect.
Meet AC Milan's new star: El Jaharwee. Ruud Gullit was reduced to fits of laughter as his fellow Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp attempted to pronounce Stephan El Shaarawy's name. As Redknapp casually slipped "El Jaharwee" into his analysis, Gullit decided he wasn't going to let it go. The Dutchman jumped in with an immediate: [.
Whilst Robin van Persie was named Man of the Match for today's 3-2 victory over Southampton, our
striker claims that it is Paul Scholes, who came on for the last half an hour when we were 2-1
down, who was the best player on the pitch.
"Of course everybody worked hard, but I have to say a big thank you to Paul Scholes because
everything started to tick when he came on," Robin said in an interview with Sky Sports.
With United 2-1 down away at Southampton today, Robin van Persie won a penalty thanks to a
reckless challenge from behind. The Dutchman stepped up to score his second equalising goal of the
game but then took a bizarre penalty, a poor attempt at an Andrea Pirlo from this summer's Euro
2012, and the keeper saved it.
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has ruled out a move for Dutch striker Klaas Jan Huntelaar.
After sanctioning Andy Carroll's season-long loan move to West Ham United last night, the northern
Irishman confessed that the club would be looking to sign at least one more forward before the
transfer window closes.
Former Everton flop Andy Van Der Meyde begged fellow Dutchman Royston Drenthe not to join the club, it has been revealed. Van Der Meyde warned his compatriot not to move to the Toffees because there were too many damaging temptations on offer on Merseyside. According to Dutch news site HP De Tijd, Van Der Meyde [.
Ex-Everton flop Andy Van Der Meyde has lifted the lid on how his life spiralled out of control during his time on Merseyside. In a candid interview with BBC Radio Five Live, the Dutchman speaks openly about a number of problems in his personal life. Perhaps the most bizarre example of this is the story [.
Ducky's Note: After we featured Joe Allen in our first Liverpool
post in almost as much time as it took Torres to score for Chelsea, we seem to have opened
the floodgates, at least by this site's Liverpool-post-frequency standards. So next up we have
Arunkumar Sekhar, picking through Liverpool's transfer dealings with a numerical
obsession nearing John Nash's.
So, here we are again - another deadline day is gone, and the world of transfers is (officially)
over for the next few months. How did we make out? Not quite like bandits. Analysis as follows.
The Good * Santi Cazorla has already shown in his first two matches that he is a top
quality purchase.
So, here we are again - another deadline day is gone, and the world of transfers is (officially)
over for the next few months. How did we make out? Not quite like bandits. Analysis as follows.
The Good * Santi Cazorla has already shown in his first two matches that he is a top
quality purchase.
So, here we are again - another deadline day is gone, and the world of transfers is (officially)
over for the next few months. How did we make out? Not quite like bandits. Analysis as follows.
The Good * Santi Cazorla has already shown in his first two matches that he is a top
quality purchase.
Arsenal legend Ian Wright believes that Arsene
Wenger should sign Jermaine Defoe from fierce rivals Tottenham
Hotspur as recently-departed striker Robin van Persie's replacement.
"I am very happy to join Milan", were the words of Nigel De Jong when his signing was made
official. And, the feeling goes both ways. After a horrid summer, in De Jong Milan have landed a
quality and experienced international. Still only 27-years-old, the Dutchman comes at the perfect
age and, even better, he [.
Mark Van Bommel's understudy is taking over at the San Siro
Gazzetta Dello Sport is reporting that Milan shocked off their socks by their weekend defeat to
Sampdoria is adding Man City hardman, Nigel De Jong to their roster. With Jack Rodwell brought over
from Everton showing signs of promise in the backfield and freeing up Yaya Toure to rove ahead,
Roberto Mancini can afford to let go the Dutchman who is in his last year of his contract.
Liverpool could shelve their interest in free-scoring Dutchman Ricky van Wolfswinkel after the
player's agent confirmed the striker's intention to extend his stay at Sporting Lisbon.
Louis Laros, Van Wolfswinkel's representative, has revealed that plans are in place to renegotiate
his client's contract at Sporting later this month.
With the news that beloved Tottenham mascot Chirpy is about to get a makeover in time for our home
game against QPR, I thought we'd take a look at that mad bird through the ages
When he was young, he was fresh faced, chubby chopped, happy ChirpyEvent when standing near his
arch rival, he was still happyChubby Chopped Chirpy was loved by the ladiesBut then, as he got
older.
Hearing the full-time whistle Samuel Eto'o knew where to head. Anzhi just beaten AZ 5-0 in
Alkmaar, but there was no mood to celebrate, instead he had to see him up close and offer a few
words to a talent without limitations that left a huge impression.
Was it a shot or pass? For Daniel Paladini, the only thing that mattered was that he was able to
put it into the net.
The midfielder scored what ended up being the game-winner in the 19th minute as the Chicago Fire
defeated the Houston Dynamo 3-1 in front of a crowd of 17,007 at Toyota Park.
1. Southampton had lost their opening two games of the season but had taken the lead twice
against City at the Etihad, so they're not total mugs. They took the lead twice against us too but
this game was at their place. Despite an impressive opening ten minutes, with United playing some
great football, we just didn't get to grips with the game.
The transfer window slammed shut at 11 p.m. Friday night. During the time it was open Arsenal
were "linked" to a host of players, mostly it has to be said, with absolutely no chance of them
being signed by Arsene Wenger.
The main business was completed expeditiously: in came Podolski, Giroud and, in my opinion, the
signing of the season Santi Cazorla.
