3 Defining moments of Robin Van Persie's career

He had always been a clinical goalscorer, but injuries played spoilsport
He had always been a clinical goalscorer, but injuries played spoilsport

#2 Premier League title with Manchester United

Van Persie combined well with Wayne Rooney and scored some amazing goals taking United to the podium
Van Persie combined well with Wayne Rooney and scored some amazing goals taking United to the podium

This was the moment Arsenal supporters will never forgive Van Persie for. After lighting up hope at the Emirates that he will guide the club to newer heights, Van Persie left for Manchester United at the end of the stellar 2011-2012 season. Sir Alex played a masterstroke and needed Van Persie to reclaim the Premier League trophy from Manchester City.

Van Persie scored against Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool, something a top striker is needed to do if the club has to win the Premier League trophy. Van Persie combined well with Wayne Rooney and scored some amazing goals, taking United to the podium in Sir Alex's last season at Old Trafford.

The fact that he also scored the goal of the season that year, shows the level at which Van Persie was operating. Against Aston Villa at Old Trafford Van Persie unleashed an unstoppable volley from outside the area. With his performance in the 2012-2013 season, Van Persie justified the little boy inside him who screamed ‘United!’ before his transfer to United.

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