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# RVP

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# RVP
Van Persie 'sorry' if United move angered Arsenal fans, but has no regrets
The Dutch striker said his move to Old Trafford was justified when he won the Premier League as a Red Devil.
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May 23rd 2019, 11:40 AM
# RVP
Former Arsenal and Man Utd striker Van Persie seals return home to Feyenoord
The 34-year-old will complete his return to the Eredivisie champions next week.
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Jan 19th 2018, 7:20 PM
# Friendly fire
RVP was an arsehole over World Cup comments - Van Hooijdonk
The former team-mates are caught up in a war of words.
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Oct 27th 2015, 12:25 PM
# Legend
As RVP's departure is confirmed, we remember his best Premier League goals
Fenerbahce have announced the signing of the Dutchman this afternoon.
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Jul 14th 2015, 3:50 PM
# Future
Van Persie casts doubt over Manchester United future
The Dutchman’s current contract expires in 2016.
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Jan 27th 2015, 10:42 AM
# RVP
From world class to worse than Welbeck - what has happened to Robin Van Persie?
Remember when Fergie hailed RVP as the new Cantona?
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Nov 12th 2014, 11:02 AM
# Premier League
Manchester United to open Van Persie contract talks in January
“The truth is I’m very happy here at this club. I signed for four years and I’d be delighted to stay even longer,” says the Dutchman
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Nov 9th 2014, 7:39 AM
# RVP
Van Persie blasts 'fantasy' knee surgery claims
Reports had suggested the 31-year-old could be sidelined for several months and was in need of an operation, but the Netherlands striker insists the rumours are false
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Sep 3rd 2014, 12:30 AM
# Robin van Purse-y
That Robin van Persie header is getting its own coin
For €9.95, you can have this little piece of metal with a picture of RVP.
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Jul 8th 2014, 5:11 PM
# Tekkers
Arsene Wenger recreates Robin van Persie's diving header on Brazilian beach
The Arsenal manager is enjoying his time at the World Cup.
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Jun 28th 2014, 12:03 PM
# Easy RVPeasy
Dutch gold as Van Persie and the Netherlands rout Spain
The Group B opener was a lively affair.
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Jun 13th 2014, 9:00 PM
# teacher's pet
RVP chasing World Cup relief after 'complicated' season
The striker is hoping to finally score a goal at the knockout stage of an international tournament.
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May 21st 2014, 8:50 AM
# LVG
'Trust me, we will be back': RVP looks like he knows the next Manchester United manager quite well
He said ‘save this interview’, so they did.
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May 7th 2014, 8:34 AM
# Really?
'United can reach Champions League final without RVP' - Paul Scholes
The United legends thinks David Moyes’ men can recover from the Dutch striker’s loss.
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Mar 22nd 2014, 2:36 PM
# Happy Camper
Vexed van Persie dismisses rumours of Manchester United move or Moyes rift
“I’m the only one who knows exactly what I’m feeling and that is not what I or the fans have been reading,” said RVP.
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Mar 13th 2014, 10:52 PM
# RVP
Hernandez: Comment 'nothing to do with RVP'
The United strikers are getting along just fine, says the Mexican.
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Feb 28th 2014, 9:22 AM
# oh rvp
Van Persie misses penalty in Sociedad stalemate
Martin O’Neill was put on the spot when asked about his former player Ashley Young’s diving.
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Nov 5th 2013, 9:59 PM
# Round-Up
Interational wrap: Wins for England and Spain, RVP breaks Kluivert's record
Andros Townsend scored on his England debut while Michu made his bow for the world champions.
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Oct 11th 2013, 10:38 PM
# Manchester derby
Van Persie and Rooney take buddy roadshow to cross-city rivals
“We dovetail well and try to help each other score goals,” said Rooney.
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Sep 19th 2013, 7:28 PM
# you know rvp
'No rift' as Van Persie praises Moyes' methods
The Dutch striker has moved quickly to dismiss reports of a falling-out at Old Trafford.
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Sep 5th 2013, 3:06 PM
# RVP
Van Persie shows off his skills to youngsters at football tournament in Rotterdam
The Dutch international shows off his skills.
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May 29th 2013, 9:17 AM
# Trolltastic
Robin van Persie engages in trolling of epic proportions
But the victim was Piers Morgan so it’s hard to feel too sympathetic.
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May 24th 2013, 4:35 PM
# Red DEvils
5 key players in United's title success
They say this isn’t vintage United, but from the shadows have come heroes at Old Trafford this season.
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Apr 22nd 2013, 10:32 PM
# Gongs
Poll: the PFA player of the year award nominees are out... who should win?
Let’s have a heated debate!
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Apr 19th 2013, 12:28 PM
# Two-ball
Meet the significant others of the most dominant athletes alive
If you trained a bit harder YOU could be dating Kate Upton.
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Mar 30th 2013, 9:29 PM
# Titus Bramble
VIDEO: Double deflection helps Manchester United into lead over Sunderland
Robin van Persie can’t claim this, can he?
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Mar 30th 2013, 1:29 PM
# RVP
Robin van Persie fit for Real Madrid clash
The current Premier League leaders go into the game with Chris Hughton’s men a massive 12 points ahead of Manchester City in the title race.
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Mar 1st 2013, 12:52 PM
# Money Talks
Arsenal's £17.8 million profit puts heat on Arsene Wenger to spend on new recruits
Wenger has been criticised repeatedly in recent years for failing to spend big money on new players.
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Feb 25th 2013, 6:16 PM
# RVP
Mancini: We were very close to signing Robin van Persie
If ifs and buts were… yadda yadda yadda…
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Jan 1st 2013, 11:39 AM
# t-shirt time
Snapshot: RVP pays tribute to 'Tchuna' after notching goal at Old Trafford
Next question: Who… like, who’s Tchuna?
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Dec 29th 2012, 5:24 PM
# Ref Justice
Alex Ferguson escapes punishment for touchline antics during dramatic win over Newcastle
The Old Trafford chief berated officials yesterday.
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Dec 27th 2012, 1:05 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Reading v Manchester United, Premier League
The Royals stood in the way of a three-point Premier League lead for United.
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Dec 1st 2012, 5:20 PM
# going dutch
United v Arsenal: Ferguson calls for Van Persie 'respect'
The Dutch forward will play against the Gunners for the first time since his £24 million pre-season move tomorrow afternoon.
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Nov 2nd 2012, 4:09 PM
# In Tandem
Van Persie: More to come from Rooney partnership
The former Arsenal striker has not missed a beat in making the transition to Old Trafford, scoring six goals and creating three others since the start of the season.
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Oct 21st 2012, 8:26 PM
# indefatigable
'To rebuild is exciting': Wenger laughs off talk of retirement
The Arsenal boss takes his side to Anfield today in search of their first goal of the season.
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Sep 2nd 2012, 12:00 PM
# RVP
Van Persie: No hard feelings with Arsenal
“No-one is angry with me and I’m not angry with them,” van Persie told reporters at his Old Trafford unveiling.
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Aug 17th 2012, 4:32 PM
# going dutch
Mancini: City will thrive despite Van Persie snub
“Now they are better, for sure. Any team who have bought van Persie will be better,” the Italian says of his Manchester neighbours.
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Aug 17th 2012, 1:48 PM
# curtain raisers
The Magnificent Seven: Premier League openers
There’s only 10 of these every season you know.
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Aug 17th 2012, 1:00 PM
# Armband
Vermaelen to replace Van Persie as Arsenal skipper
Mikel Arteta has been named as Arsenal vice-captain in the wake of RVP’s move to Manchester United.
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Aug 17th 2012, 10:48 AM
# Switcheroo
Crossing the divide: RVP is the latest in a long line of those who moved to rivals
United may have bagged their man from old foes Arsenal today. Clear your throats, boo-boys.
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Aug 16th 2012, 5:00 PM
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