Robin Van Persie
Team News: Javier Hernandez makes way for Robin van Persie
Robin van Persie returns to the Manchester United starting lineup as Sir Alex Ferguson makes six changes for the trip to Aston Villa.
Nov 10, 17:16
Robin Van Persie
Ron Vlaar "not afraid" of Robin van Persie
Ron Vlaar says that he is "not afraid" of facing fellow Dutchman Robin van Persie in the Premier League this evening.
Nov 10, 10:35
Sir Alex Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson backs Manchester United strikers
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes that the goalscoring form of his strikers will ensure that the club will not lose the Premier League on goal difference this season.
Nov 9, 13:01
Robin Van Persie
Wayne Rooney: 'Robin van Persie can lead Man United to Champions League triumph'
Wayne Rooney says that his fellow Manchester United striker Robin van Persie is their "talisman" in the Champions League.
Nov 9, 03:55
Manchester United
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole previews Manchester United's trip to Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday.
Nov 9, 00:26
Chris Smalling
Chris Smalling: 'Delay allowed us to regroup'
Manchester United defender Chris Smalling believes that the floodlight failure that caused a 15-minute delay during their match with Braga helped them win the match.
Nov 8, 14:59
Robin Van Persie, Dean Whitehead
Arsenal fans receive magazine with Robin van Persie on cover
Arsenal fans are left angry after a supporters' magazine is released with departed players Robin van Persie and Alex Song displayed in the publication.
Nov 8, 13:25
Wayne Rooney humps Robin van Persie's shoulder
Wayne Rooney hails Manchester United strikers
Wayne Rooney praises fellow strikers Robin van Persie and Javier Hernandez after Manchester United sealed their qualification to the knockout stages of the Champions League.
Nov 8, 06:46
Tom Cleverley, Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney: 'We weren't at our best'
Wayne Rooney admits that Manchester United didn't perform well during Wednesday's 3-1 win over Braga in the Champions League.
Nov 8, 00:01
Alex Ferguson
Match Analysis: Braga 1-3 Manchester United
Sports Mole dissects the action as Manchester United record a 3-1 win over Braga in Portugal.
Nov 7, 22:25
Sir Alex Ferguson
Manchester United seal Champions League progress
Manchester United are into the last 16 of the Champions League thanks to a 3-1 win over Braga in Portugal.
Nov 7, 21:49
Chris Smalling
Team News: Chris Smalling starts for Manchester United
Chris Smalling makes his first start of the season for Manchester United in tonight's Champions League match against Braga in Portugal.
Nov 7, 19:07
Braga's Alan scores
Live Commentary: Braga 1-3 Manchester United - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live commentary of the Champions League Group H clash between Braga and Manchester United in Portugal.
Nov 7, 18:45
Andre Santos
Report: Andre Santos to leave Arsenal
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will reportedly offload Brazilian defender Andre Santos in January.
Nov 6, 12:30
Andre Santos
Andre Santos apologises for swapping shirts
Andre Santos apologises to Arsenal fans for swapping shirts with former Gunners striker Robin van Persie at half-time.
Nov 6, 02:31
Marouane Chamakh celebrates scoring Arsenal's fifth
Marouane Chamakh hints at Arsenal departure in January
Marouane Chamakh threatens that he will leave Arsenal in January if he does not get to play enough for the first team.
Nov 5, 19:19
Arsene Wenger and his big puffa jacket
Arsene Wenger blasts Andre Santos
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger criticises Andre Santos for swapping shirts with Manchester United striker Robin van Persie on Saturday.
Nov 5, 15:16
Jack Wilshere walks off the pitch while being eyed by Arsene Wenger
Arsene Wenger: 'Robin van Persie deserved a red card'
Arsene Wenger says that Robin van Persie should have been sent off as well as Jack Wilshere during Arsenal's defeat at Manchester United.
Nov 5, 07:59
Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand: 'Arsenal win felt like a defeat'
Rio Ferdinand says that Manchester United should have beaten Arsenal by a bigger margin on Saturday.
Nov 5, 07:37
Andre Santos
Arsenal fans blast Andre Santos over Robin van Persie handshake
Ray Parlour and Piers Morgan blast Arsenal defender Andre Santos for swapping shirts with Manchester United forward Robin van Persie.
Nov 5, 02:40
Robin Van Persie
Patrice Evra compares Robin van Persie to Ruud van Nistelrooy
Manchester United captain Patrice Evra likens Robin van Persie to former Old Trafford favourite Ruud van Nistelrooy.
Nov 5, 02:17
Marouane Fellaini and Phil Jagielka
Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week
Sports Mole picks out its team of the week following another thrilling weekend of Premier League action.
Nov 4, 23:59
Alex Ferguson
Alex Ferguson dissatisfied despite win
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson criticises his side for failing to take more of their chances against Arsenal.
Nov 3, 18:36
Patrice Evra celebrates scoring United's second
Match Analysis: Manchester United 2-1 Arsenal
Sports Mole casts an eye over Manchester United's 2-1 victory against Arsenal at Old Trafford.
Nov 3, 15:02
Wayne Rooney humps Robin van Persie's shoulder
Manchester United beat 10-man Arsenal to go top
Robin van Persie and Patrice Evra score the goals as Manchester United record a 2-1 victory over Arsenal to move top of the Premier League table.
Nov 3, 14:38
Robin van Persie enjoys a muted celebration after scoring United's first
Half-Time Report: Robin van Persie hands Manchester United half-time lead
Manchester United lead Arsenal 1-0 at the interval of their Premier League clash at Old Trafford.
Nov 3, 13:33
Robin van Persie celebrates scoring for United
Team News: Robin van Persie starts against former club Arsenal
Robin van Persie will face his former club for the first time by being selected for Manchester United against Arsenal.
Nov 3, 11:55
Robin Van Persie
Live Commentary: Manchester United 2-1 Arsenal - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live updates from Old Trafford of the Premier League meeting between Manchester United and Arsenal.
Nov 3, 11:49
Alex Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson reveals doubts over Robin van Persie deal
Sir Alex Ferguson admits that he had doubts before bringing Robin van Persie to Manchester United from Arsenal.
Nov 3, 02:37
Robin Van Persie
Sir Alex Ferguson expects warm Robin van Persie reception
Robin van Persie deserves to receive a good reception from Arsenal fans when he faces his former club for the first time, according to Man United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
Nov 2, 14:54
Robin van Persie celebrates scoring for United
Manchester United's Robin van Persie 'won't celebrate' if he scores against Arsenal
Former Manchester United and Arsenal defender Mikael Silvestre says that Robin van Persie "won't celebrate" if he scores against Arsenal this weekend.
Nov 2, 11:15
Robin Van Persie
Arsene Wenger: 'Robin van Persie turned down Manchester City'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger reveals that former striker Robin van Persie turned down a move to Manchester City in favour of joining Manchester United.
Nov 2, 08:17
Robin van Persie celebrates scoring for United
Ryan Giggs: 'Robin van Persie more than just goals'
Ryan Giggs believes that Robin van Persie's all-round contribution to Manchester United is more important than just his goals.
Nov 1, 21:00
Robin Van Persie
Preview:Manchester United vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's Premier League encounter between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford.
Nov 1, 18:39
Robin Van Persie
Arsene Wenger: 'Arsenal fans should respect Robin van Persie'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says that Robin van Persie deserves 'respect' from the Gunners fans when Manchester United host the North London outfit at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Nov 1, 10:15
Cesare Prandelli
Cesare Prandelli proud of Italian trio after Ballon d'Or nomination
Cesare Prandelli has heralded Azzurri trio Mario Balotelli, Gianluigi Buffon and Andrea Pirlo's nomination for the FIFA Ballon d'Or award as a proud moment for Italian football.
Oct 30, 00:26
Eden Hazard is pulled back by Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney makes Ballon d'Or shortlist
Five Premier League players are shortlisted for this year's FIFA Ballon d'Or award.
Oct 29, 15:13
Tony Adams
Tony Adams: 'Arsenal need to change contract policy'
Tony Adams wants his former club Arsenal to start holding on to their key players in order to make them more competitive.
Oct 29, 14:57
Michael Carrick
"Huge three points" delight Michael Carrick
Michael Carrick expresses his happiness at seeing Manchester United end their 10-year wait for a league victory at Stamford Bridge.
Oct 29, 14:21
Fabrice Muamba
Fabrice Muamba celebrates wedding seven months after cardiac arrest
Retired midfielder Fabrice Muamba says that getting married to his girlfriend Shauna Magunda was the "happy ending" to his "difficult" year.
Oct 29, 12:27
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