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Robin Van Persie believes that some of his Manchester United team-mates are getting in his way

Frustrated van Persie hits out at team-mates

Robin van Persie accused his Manchester United team-mates of getting in his way as he cut a frustrated figure following the club's damaging Champions League defeat to Olympiacos.

Soccer • 26 Feb 14

David Moyes: 'If you looked at [Rooney's] performances, you'd have to say he's certainly playing at his best'

Rooney and van Persie to miss Swansea Cup clash

Manchester United manager David Moyes has confirmed that Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie will miss Sunday's FA Cup third-round tie against Swansea.

Soccer • 04 Jan 14

Robin Van Persie will miss the busy Christmas period for Manchester United

Van Persie ruled out for a month

Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has been ruled out for a month with a thigh injury.

Soccer • 13 Dec 13

Robin van Persie scored Man United's winner against Arsenal on Sunday

RVP to miss Netherlands friendlies with injuries

Robin van Persie has pulled out of the Netherlands squad due to toe and groin injuries.

Soccer • 12 Nov 13

Robin van Persie scored the game's only goal at Old Trafford as United beat Arsenal

RVP delighted with Man United's team performance

Robin van Persie hailed the perfect team performance as Manchester United emerged victorious from their "must-win" encounter with Arsenal.

Soccer • 11 Nov 13

Van Persie 'loves' playing with Rooney

Robin van Persie has admitted he loves playing with Wayne Rooney - the newest member of Manchester United's 200-club.

Soccer • 18 Sep 13

Robin van Persie heads home United's opening goal

Man Utd too good for Wigan in Community Shield

Robin van Persie restored order to Manchester United's troubled pre-season by grabbing the goals that brought David Moyes his first trophy as manager with a 2-0 victory in the Community Shield.

Soccer • 11 Aug 13

Robin van Persie connects perfectly with a first-time volley for his second goal

Manchester United win 20th league title

Robin van Persie bagged a magnificent first-half hat-trick to fire Manchester United to Barclays Premier League title glory with a 3-0 victory over Aston Villa at Old Trafford.

Soccer • 22 Apr 13

Van Persie is the difference, says Mancini

Robin van Persie's decision to join Manchester United instead of Manchester City is proving the difference in the race to the Premier League title, according to City manager Roberto Mancini.

Soccer • 01 Jan 13

Robin van Persie decides not to celebrate after opening the scoring

Van Persie haunts Arsenal as Man United go top

Robin van Persie struck inside three minutes against his former club as Manchester United eased to a comfortable 2-1 victory over 10-man Arsenal at Old Trafford.

Soccer • 03 Nov 12

Ferguson happy with van Persie progress

Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson is "quite happy" with Robin van Persie despite claims from the player he must do more.

Soccer • 06 Oct 12

Robin van Persie heads home to seal victory for Manchester United at St Mary's

Van Persie's hat-trick seals win for Man United

Robin van Persie's hat-trick helped Manchester United stage an incredible late comeback at Southampton and ensure Alex Ferguson's 1,000th league game at the helm would end in a 3-2 victory.

Soccer • 02 Sep 12

Robin van Persie came on as a substitute for Danny Welbeck

Ferguson: We must play to Van Persie strengths

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson wants to see his team play more to the strengths of new recruit Robin van Persie after the Dutchman's debut ended in defeat at Everton.

Soccer • 21 Aug 12

Robin van Persie is now a Manchester United player

Van Persie completes Man United move

Robin van Persie has completed his move to Manchester United.

Soccer • 17 Aug 12

Robin van Persie is in the process of moving to Manchester United

Arsenal will 'survive' without Robin van Persie

Arsene Wenger admits seeing captain Robin van Persie sold to Manchester United was a bitter pill to swallow, but he still believes Arsenal will compete without their star striker.

Soccer • 17 Aug 12

Van Persie set to feature against Everton

Alex Ferguson is confident Robin van Persie will be available to make his Manchester United debut against Everton on Monday night.

Soccer • 16 Aug 12

Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal were obliged to cash in on Robin van Persie

Arsenal had 'no choice' but to offload van Persie

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists the Gunners were left with "no choice" but to sell Robin van Persie to Manchester United.

Soccer • 16 Aug 12

Van Persie to become a Red Devil

Manchester United have confirmed they have agreed a deal to sign Robin van Persie from Arsenal.

Soccer • 15 Aug 12

Van Persie asking price yet to be met

Arsenal's £20million asking price for Robin van Persie has yet to be met by any club, according to reports.

Soccer • 14 Aug 12

Kompany praise for Van Persie ability

Vincent Kompany has described Arsenal striker Robin van Persie as a "great player" and believes he would improve Manchester City, or any other squad.

Soccer • 14 Aug 12

Van Persie features in Arsenal friendly

Unsettled Arsenal striker Robin van Persie came off the bench as the Gunners ended their pre-season preparations with an emphatic 4-0 victory against Cologne.

Soccer • 12 Aug 12

Rooney would welcome RVP at Old Trafford

Wayne Rooney believes Arsenal striker Robin van Persie would be a great addition to the squad if he joined him at Manchester United.