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Van Persie hat-trick secures United progress

A hat-trick from Robin van Persie helped secure Manchester United’s progress into the Champions League quarter finals, as the Premier League side beat Olympiakos 3-0 at Old Trafford yesterday evening. United, who needed to win by a three goal margin…

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United set for Liverpool clash

Manchester United will be hoping to keep alive their slim hopes of securing a top-four finish this season as they welcome fierce rivals Liverpool to Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon. The Merseyside club currently sit in second place in the…

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Inter confirm Vidic deal

Inter Milan have confirmed that they are to sign Nemanja Vidic from Manchester United at the end of the season, according to the Mail Online. The Serie A giants have been favourites to secure the services of the Serbian, who…

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Moyes ‘considering’ Van Persie sale

David Moyes is reportedly considering selling Robin van Persie at the end of the season, according to the Metro. The Manchester United manager is said to be growing increasingly frustrated at the striker’s attitude, with the player failing to replicate…

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United overhaul could hamper pre-season

Manchester United manager David Moyes is facing the prospect of having a depleted squad for their preseason tour of America, according to the Mail Online. Rio Ferdinand looks set to follow fellow centre-back Nemanja Vidic and midfielder Anderson out of…

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Van Persie clarifies post-match comments

Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has apologised to his teammates following comments he made after Tuesday evening’s 2-0 Champions League last sixteen first leg defeat to Olympiakos, according to the Mirror. The Dutch international had complained about his teammates…

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Van Perise backs Moyes to succeed.

Manchester United striker Robin van Persie believes that David Moyes needs time, but has admitted that the side have been ‘lousy’, according to Sky Sports. United took their poor league form into the Champions League on Tuesday evening, losing the…

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United suffer defeat in Greece

Manchester United have given themselves a mountain to climb if they are going to make this season’s Champions League quarter finals after losing the first leg of their last sixteen tie 2-0 to Greek champions Olympiakos. Goals either side of…

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History repeats itself as Van Persie and Rooney secure 2-0 win over Palace

Just as they did in the reverse fixture at Old Trafford back in November, goals from Robin van Persie and Wayne Rooney secured a 2-0 win for Manchester United over Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon. Again, like earlier in the…

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United held by Gunners

Manchester United stretched their winless run to three games after being held to a goalless draw at Arsenal yesterday evening. Robin van Persie, who was returning to the Emirates for only the second time came closest to scoring for the…

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