Sir Alex Ferguson not concerned over Emirates booing Van Persie

Sir Alex Ferguson with Robin van Persie

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson insisted that their premier striker Robin van Persie, who played for Arsenal before moving to Old Trafford, should ignore all the boos from the crowd when he returns to the Emirates for a match against Arsenal on Sunday.

Robin van Persie joined Manchester United last summer leaving Arsenal and has been a key factor in their Premier League winning campaign this season. He sealed it for the Reds with a hat-trick in Monday’s game against Aston Villa. The Dutchman scored a total of 24 goals in the Premier League this season.

The plans for a guard of honour for Manchester United by Arsenal players might not go too well with the Arsenal supporters, who are still fuming over Van Persie’s departure from the club. However, Ferguson said that a bitter reception of them at the Emirates is not such a huge concern.

Ferguson said, “I don’t bother about it, and I don’t think Robin should bother about it either. There was a bit of booing when he played at Old Trafford and I expect a portion of fans will do that. That is the modern generation I am afraid.

“For Arsenal to have one of their players go to their biggest rivals of the last 20 years doesn’t sit well with their fans, nor Arsene (Wenger) for that matter.”

“But it does happen. You just have to move on. Arsenal have moved on now. They are challenging for a Champions League place and have every chance of getting one,” he concluded.

Source- sky SPORTS