The Guardian Robin van Persie's headline quality made him supporters' player of the year, but team-mates' accolade is the one to take note ofOn Wednesday evening, Michael Carrick beat Robin van Persie to the Manchester United Players' Player of the Year award on a unanimous vote. To persuade each one of his team-mates to eschew the Dutchman, who made a flying start to his United career that featured 25 Premier League goals and a series of match-winning displays, points to a deep appreciation of Carrick's work.All looked at the 31-year-old's contribution to a campaign that ended in the club's 20th title and...
Manchester United May 16, 2013
The Busby Babe In any title-winning campaign, there will be numerous key players that were major contributors to the success. Manchester United were no exception from this -- this is perhaps evident in the likes of David de Gea, Rio Ferdinand, Michael Carrick, and Robin van Persie all being named in the PFA team of the year. One could also make the argument that Rafael should have been involved too. In this title-winning campaign -- incredibly Sir Alex Ferguson's 13th in 26+ seasons -- there were two clear invaluable players: Carrick and van Persie. The choice for the club's player of the year clearl...
Manchester United May 15, 2013
Daily Telegraph Arsène Wenger saw signs this would be Sir Alex Ferguson's final season during discussions last summer over Robin van Persie transfer.
Arsenal May 13, 2013South Wales Evening Post ASHLEY Williams insists there will be no ill feeling between him and Robin van Persie when Swansea City face Manchester United on Sunday. United's manager Sir Alex Ferguson, who is retiring at the end of the season, said Williams "could have killed" van Persie when the Swans centre-back's clearance hit the Dutchman in the head during a 1-1 draw between the sides in December. Sunday's encounter will be Sir Alex's final home game in charge of United, and it will also be the first meeting between...
Swansea City May 10, 2013
Daily Mail Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has called for an overhaul of the Professional Footballers' Association's 'flawed' Player of the Year voting system.
Tottenham Hotspur May 7, 2013The Sun ROBIN VAN PERSIE knew he was leaving Arsenal to win trophies with Man Utd — and he can’t wait to lift Prem trophy
Arsenal May 6, 2013
Daily Mail Managers stake their reputation on it, chairmen risk their profit margins to facilitate it and fans depend on it to provide reasons to be optimistic for the long season ahead. But which of the summer buys has actually delivered?
Arsenal May 6, 2013The Sun LUKAS PODOLSKI will be given the chance to succeed Robin van Persie and become Arsenal’s long-term goal king
Arsenal May 3, 2013
Daily Mail Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has won the Barclays Premier League Player of the Month award for April. The Dutchman won the award for the second time this season after picking up the prize in December.
Chelsea May 3, 2013
Daily Telegraph Patrice Evra rounds on Robin van Persie's Arsenal critics after the Dutch forward entered the Manchester United record books.
Arsenal April 29, 2013
Daily Mail Theo Walcott has avoided an Andre Santos-style backlash despite swapping shirts with Robin van Persie on Sunday. The pair made the exchange in the tunnel.
Arsenal April 29, 2013
Daily Mail Manchester United defender Patrice Evra believes Robin van Persie’s status as Barclays Premier League title winner proves he made the right choice to quit Arsenal for Old Trafford.
Arsenal April 29, 2013The Sun PATRICE EVRA has hit out Arsenal fans for jeering Robin van Persie — and sniped: He was right to leave you
Arsenal April 29, 2013
The Independent Manchester United defender Patrice Evra believes Robin van Persie's status as Barclays Premier League title winner proves he made the right choice to quit Arsenal for Old Trafford.
Arsenal April 29, 2013
The Independent Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger challenged his players to produce a perfect finish to their Barclays Premier League campaign after watching former striker Robin van Persie put a dent in the drive towards Champions League qualification as Manchester United drew 1-1 at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal April 29, 2013