The Dutchman has been a consistent scorer for the Red Devils after arriving in the summer and kick-started the comeback against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/SC-Braga-c40460 last night, which seems to have earned the admiration of his fellow teammate as well.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ryan-Giggs-c31985 has seen it all during his illustrious career at the Theatre of Dreams, whether be it winning trophies on a consistent basis or whether working alongside players that have gone to become legends in the game’s hall of fame.
Last term, United were ousted by their rivals Manchester City in the race for the Premier League and with goal scoring becoming increasingly problematic, Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429 during the transfer window.
The Holland International’s arrival seems to have triggered a renaissance in attack for the 19-time English champions, who now score freely and at will whenever they need it.
Van Persie has become a regular starter alongside http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wayne-Rooney-c36736 up-front and the duo were integral as United dismantled Braga at Estadio AXA yesterday.
The Dutch striker in particular played a pivotal role, as his sublime effort over the keeper kick-started the comeback and allowed the Reds to secure qualification with two games to spare.
Ryan Giggs was on the field last night and despite edging closer to his 39th birthday influenced proceedings with ease. While he had a quality support team all around him, he had special praise for Van Persie, who has been likened to club legend
Ruud Van Nistelrooy in recent weeks.
“They were the better team in the first half and had the better chances and it wasn't until http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Robin-van-Persie-c31380 came on that we started to play a little better. When he burst through [in the move that led to the first goal] I think everyone knew there was only
going to be one outcome.”
“I read last week that people were comparing Robin to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wales-c3041 International was
quoted as saying to the media.
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