As the summer went on the battle for the signature of Robin Van Persie intensified with United, Man City and Juventus all battling for the Dutch Man's signature. While Arsenal on the other hand were trying to persuade him to remain at the Club at least for one more season.
Arsene Wenger dashed into the transfer market and signed three quality players in other to convince Van persie that the club still had ambition to win a major trophy.
After the Euro 2012, Robin Van persie reported back to the Arsenal training ground, and trained with the team, although He missed the first part of their pre season matches. But after much consideration went on with the team for the game in Germany against Lucas Podoski's FC Koln. Where he played his last game for the team.
Days after the Match it was reported that United have re approached Arsenal with an improved offer of £24million. Wenger tried his best to hold on to His priced assets, but United and Sir Alex proved to determined to whisk the Arsenal Skipper away from the Club.
On 15 August 2012, Arsenal announced they had agreed terms with Manchester United for his transfer, but Van Persie had yet to agree personal terms with the club.On 17 August, Van Persie transferred to Manchester United for an initial £24 million, signing a four-year contract. He made his debut on 20 August, coming on as a 68th-minute substitute for Danny Welbeck in a 1–0 loss to Everton. Five days later, with his first shot for the club, he scored his first Manchester United goal, United's first in a 3–2 victory over Fulham. On 2 September 2012, he scored his first hat-trick for United in another 3–2 victory over Southampton, helping pull United back from a 2–1 deficit; his third goal was his 100th in the Premier League. Van Persie netted a late penalty on 23 September to give United a 2–1 away win at Anfield against Liverpool. Van Persie opened his European account with the club, scoring a brace in the 2–1 away win against CFR Cluj, with both goals assisted by Wayne Rooney. On 20 October, Van Persie scored United's second goal in a 4–2 win over Stoke City, opening up his body and guiding a cross into the far corner with his left foot. In the next Premier League game against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, Van Persie scored his 7th goal in the league, with a sidefoot finish from Antonio Valencia's driven cross to put United 2–0 up. He also played a part in the first goal, firing a shot against the post which cannoned off David Luiz and into the net, in a 3–2 United win. On 3 November, Van Persie scored against his former club Arsenal in a 2–1 victory. This meant that he had scored against all 20 current Premier League.
Robin van persie have proved to be a very good bargain for United this season scoring 14 goals in 20 games already. He is currently the club's top scoring.
Since His arrival He has scored in all the games against the members of the so called big four, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City, who are His latest victim.
Before the Manchester Derby, Van Persie stated that He doesn't have any regret choosing Man Utd over City and all He wants is to play well and help His team Win the premiership back from their City rivals.
And just as he said, Robin Van Persie was at hand to hand United all 3 points with a stunning free kick on the 92nd min. at the Etihad Stadium Manchester after they have given up a 2 goal lead to city.
Robin Van Persie strikes now send United top of the Premiership Log sitting comfortably with 6points above second placed Manchester City.
Van persie sale by Arsene Wenger to Manchester United is the perfect gift United needs for Christmas.
And am sure all the United fans world wide will gladly join their voices and say "Thank You Wenger For The Gift Of Robin Van Persie2".
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