Van Persie left Arsenal for Manchester United in the summer and has proved the major difference in this season's title race, taking his tally to 24 Premier League goals with Monday's hat-trick against Aston Villa.Arsene Wenger has confirmed that United will be given a guard of honour in recognition of their championship triumph, a move Ferguson has backed.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.His appearance in north London this weekend is unlikely to go down well with the Arsenal fans who felt he had let them down by leaving in the summer, but Ferguson said: "I don't bother about it, and I don't think Robin should bother about it either.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 for that matter," said Ferguson.He added: "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.
Friday, 26 April 2013
Ferguson not bothered
Van Persie left Arsenal for Manchester United in the summer and has proved the major difference in this season's title race, taking his tally to 24 Premier League goals with Monday's hat-trick against Aston Villa.Arsene Wenger has confirmed that United will be given a guard of honour in recognition of their championship triumph, a move Ferguson has backed.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.His appearance in north London this weekend is unlikely to go down well with the Arsenal fans who felt he had let them down by leaving in the summer, but Ferguson said: "I don't bother about it, and I don't think Robin should bother about it either.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 for that matter," said Ferguson.He added: "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.
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