Van Persie fit to face Man City as van Gaal looks beyond summer

Robin van Persie has declared himself fit for Sunday’s Manchester derby.

Wed, 08 Apr, 2015 - 01:00
Paul Hirst

Van Persie has missed Manchester United’s last six games following an ankle injury he suffered in the 2-1 defeat at Swansea on February 21.

Manager Louis van Gaal said last week he did not expect the striker to be fit enough to return for Sunday’s game against Manchester City at Old Trafford, but Van Persie reported good news for United fans on Wednesday.

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