Fergie’s front-line matches treble-winning class of ’99

Alex Ferguson is ready to party like its 1999 when Robin van Persie joins Manchester United.

The Dutch striker underwent a medical yesterday and, providing he beats the 12noon registration deadline today, will go straight into the United squad for Monday’s Premier League trip to Everton.

In addition to sending out a significant message to champions Manchester City, whose manager Roberto Mancini wanted to sign Van Persie himself at the start of the summer, it bolsters United’s attacking options significantly.