United boss Ferguson said: "I remember Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger saying to me 'he's better than you think' when we concluded the deal. He was right.I think we had an expectation of Robin because his performance last year for Arsenal was sensational. We saw him last year and knew he could gel into the way our team was, and he has never disappointed us.Earlier this season, Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini said his failure to buy Van Persie was the difference between the two teams in the title race.The Scot added: "It was a marvellous hit, head down, over the ball, perfect timing - a magnificent strike. I think Rafael will eventually be compared to Gary Neville. Jones, Jonny Evans, Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic are without a doubt as good as all the centre-backs we have had. I am not saying they are better. And, when asked after the Villa game where he ranks Van Persie in terms of the best signings he has made during his 26 years in charge of United, Ferguson replied: "He has made a fantastic contribution.Of all the great goals we've scored over the years, from David Beckham through Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Eric Cantona, that goal has joined that.In terms of impact he has had as big an impact as anyone I can imagine.He has got such fantastic influence no matter where he plays, and has such an instinct for the game and a drive about him. At 21, I think he is going to be a phenomenal player - I have no idea what his best position is , because he can play anywhere on the pitch.Eric Cantona was an incredible impact player and I have been very, very lucky in that I have had some fantastic strikers right through, probably 10 great strikers at the club.
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