Tag: Robin Van Persie
Daniel Sturridge, Frank Lampard Goalfests Celebrated in EPL Week 37
In the penultimate weekend of the Premier League season, only two sides managed to keep clean sheets across eight fixtures, once again highlighting the value for entertainment held in the English top flight. With Arsenal, Manchester City and newly-crowned FA Cup champions Wigan Athletic still to feature in this week’s meetings, the action doesn’t look [...]
Manchester United: RVP to change his number?
When Robin Van Persie first joined Manchester United he took the number 20 kit that had once been worn by Fabio da Silva before he went out on loan prior to the arrival of RVP. However, the departure of Dimitar Berbatov has left the number nine kit available for the Dutch striker that has more [...]
Manchester United vs Chelsea: Key Battles in Old Trafford clash
Following on from their 5-2 aggregate victory over FC Basel during midweek, Chelsea can only hope to build on their Europa League final berth by recording what might be an even more impressive win at Manchester United this weekend. By now, the two teams are very well acquainted having met on no less than four [...]
Manchester United vs Chelsea Players to Watch at Old Trafford
Manchester United host Chelsea on Sunday in which should feature plenty of goals for both sets of supporters in attendance at Old Trafford. Ashley Young, Danny Welbeck and captain Nemanja Vidic are all unlikely to feature at the weekend as all are injured, while Young suffered a more severe season ending ankle injury back in [...]
Is There Still Room for Wayne Rooney at Manchester United?
The rumor mill certainly gets around in today’s media driven society where footballers are constantly criticized for their lack of form, inability to produce the “desirable” numbers, and whether or not specific players will be moving on during the transfer window. Manchester United’s long-time star, Wayne Rooney has come up in many of these transfer [...]
Manchester United Comment: Robin Van Persie Signing The Reason For Title Triumph
All is normal once again in the Barclays Premier League. Manchester United has finished top of the table quite convincingly and hoisted the trophy. The craziness of the final day last year (still one of the best days of my life) will not repeat itself. The noisy neighbors have been silenced (for now) and Manchester [...]
Arsenal vs Manchester United Key Battles at the Emirates
With the Barclays Premier League crown already heading to Old Trafford for a record 20th time - Arsenal and Manchester United will clash at the Emirates this weekend in hopes of finishing the 2012/13 campaign strong. The Gunners are currently in a close battle with Chelsea and Tottenham as all the respective clubs are in [...]
Manchester United Comment: He’s why they’re champions
Having lost the Premier League race in the final moments of last season in such dramatic circumstances, Manchester United responded with two serious statements of intent. Not for them any talk of “value in the market” and signing players under 27 because of their resale value. The arrival of Manchester City demanded a response and [...]
Arsenal Fullback Nacho Monreal Not Focused on Robin van Persie
Arsenal defender Nacho Monreal has stressed to his teammates that the return of Robin van Persie to the Emirates Stadium must not distract them from the task at hand. The match on Sunday will be the first appearance Van Persie has made at the Emirates since he left the Gunners to sign a €24 million [...]
English Football Weekly Wrap: United’s Title, Suarez’s Bite, Gerrard’s Testimonial, Players of the Year
In my weekly column on SWOL, I take a look back at the weekend’s English Premier League and domestic cup action and the talking points that it throws up, as well as any significant news related to English football at large. Follow me @theredarmchair for regular updates throughout the week. EPL Round 34 Recap: United’s 20th, City’s [...]
Van Persie Wins First League Title
It may be Robin Van Persie’s first Premier League title, but the fact that it is Manchester United 20th indicates that it might not be the last for the Dutchman. The former Arsenal man’s first half hat-trick put strugglers, Aston Villa away early creating even more of a party atmosphere at Old Trafford for the [...]
At 39, Manchester United’s Ryan Giggs Wins Yet Another Premier League Title
Manchester United clinched their record 20th Barclays Premier League crown on Monday evening courtesy of a thrilling first half hat-trick by none other than Robin van Persie. After another excellent performance from the Dutchman, it would be almost unfair to compliment the play of Ryan Giggs who controlled the midfield and service into the box [...]
Robin Van Persie: We Want To Win More
Robin Van Persie clinched his first Premier League title last night, but quickly declared that he won’t settle for just one trophy. The Dutch international has enjoyed a fantastic debut season in Manchester after his highly talked about transfer from Premier League rivals Arsenal, and capped off a title winning performance with a 33 minute [...]
Chelsea News: Chelsea Trio Up for PFA Awards
Chelsea may currently sit in third place in the Premier League, but they were certainly well represented when the Professional Footballers Association (PFA) announced the nominations for Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year Awards today. Both Eden Hazard and Juan Mata made the shortlist for Player of the Year while Romelu [...]
Premier League: Man United Edge Closer Home as City Seek to Learn From the Season’s Lessons
Five of the Premier League’s top-six placed teams were in action in midweek. The games might have been low on season-altering drama, but they were an entertaining step forward in 2012-13’s final run-in Manchester United’s misstep at Upton Park might have had more severe repercussions if reigning champions Manchester City were closer in the league. [...]
English Football Weekly Wrap: EPL Round 33, FA Cup Semis, Aguero Tackle, Football Fracas
In my weekly column on SWOL, I take a look back at the weekend’s English Premier League and domestic cup action and the talking points that it throws up, as well as any significant news related to English football at large. Follow me @theredarmchair for regular updates throughout the week. EPL Round 33 Recap: Arsenal [...]
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