Robin van Persie: David Moyes is the man to lead crisis-hit Manchester United

Robin van Persie backs David Moyes

Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has backed David Moyes, saying that everyone connected with the club should be patient and allow him to get things right.

United are seventh in the Premier League and 11 points from the top of the table, meaning they are already out of the title race but van Persie thinks everyone should stick up for Moyes and believe in him.

He replaced Sir Alex Ferguson in the summer, so it was always going to be tough for the Scot but the pressure on his shoulders is growing by the week.

“I think he needs time like everyone, especially if you are new at such a big club,” Van Persie told The Guardian.

“And to be fair, I don’t think people don’t understand that they have to give him a little bit more time, and I am talking about fans or even us. He will get that time and everyone is convinced that we will change things sooner than later.”

“We lost many points this season, too many in our opinion, because if you want to go for all the trophies, you have to play better and get more wins in – but we are doing everything we can to change that.

“The manager is our leading man in that case and he is trying his best and I think he will turn things around.”